Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish Melanotaenia lacustris

Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish
Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish
Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish
The Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish, also called the Turquoise Rainbowfish, is native only to Lake Kutubu and its tributary river in Papua New Guinea.
Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish
Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish
Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish
With its restricted range, it is at high risk of becoming extinct in the wild.
Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish
Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish
Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish
Males are slightly larger and more brightly coloured than females. They grow to 12cm long.
Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish
Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish
Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish
Juveniles are less colourful.