Freshwater
Melanotaenia jakora
Melanotaeniidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 6.3 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- At least 6 together
- Smallest aquarium
- 46 liters
- Diet
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Found in a small rainforest creek crossing the road from Meyado to the village of Jakora. The collection site with water dark with tannin. Its typical habitats were characterized by muddy substrate and without submerged aquatic vegetation. It was recorded in undisturbed habitats that are partially covered by forest canopy, and in disturbed sites open to sunlight. Water parameters were 26.4 °C, 30 uS, pH 6.4, with hardness below measurability. The only associated fish species was another unidentified Melanotaenia sp..
Other names
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