Red Rainbow Fish
Description
of the Red Rainbow Fish
The Red Rainbow Fish is only found in Lake Sentani in Jayapura,
West Papua which is a province of Indonesia. They are also known
as Salmon Red Rainbowfish
due their coloring and Irian Jaya Rainbowfish.. Up until 2007
the region of West Papua was known as West Irian Jaya.
Profile of
the Red Rainbow Fish
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Red Rainbow Fish species.
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Size: 10-15cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
Temp: 29 to 31 Degrees, PH:6-7
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Diet / Feeding:
Mosquito Larvae, Mysis Shrimp, Bloodworm and Daphnia
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Temperament:
Lively sociable fish that integrate well with
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Habitat: Lake
Sentani amongst dense vegetation
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Behaviour:
Peaceful
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Range: Only
found in Lake Senani, Indonesia
Scientific
Classification of the Red Rainbow Fish
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
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Species:
Glossolepis incisus
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Popular Name:
Red Rainbowfish, Salmon Red Rainbowfish, Irian Jaya
Rainbowfish
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Kingdom:
Animalia
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Phylum: Chordata
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Class:
Actinopterygii
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Order:
Atheriniformes
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Family: Melanotaeniidae
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Red Rainbow Fish?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Red Rainbow Fish slimy?
Red Rainbow Fish secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Red Rainbow Fish to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Red Rainbow Fish have gills?
Gills enable the Red Rainbow Fish to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Red Rainbow Fish have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Red Rainbow Fish
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Red Rainbow Fish
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Red Rainbow Fish
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Red Rainbow Fish
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Red Rainbow Fish
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