Lake Wanam rainbowfish
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Lake Wanam rainbowfish | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Atheriniformes |
Family: | Melanotaeniidae |
Genus: | Glossolepis |
Species: | G. wanamensis
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Binomial name | |
Glossolepis wanamensis G. R. Allen & Kailola, 1979
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The Lake Wanam rainbowfish (Glossolepis wanamensis) is a critically endangered species of rainbowfish in the subfamily Melanotaeniinae. It is endemic to Lake Wanam near Lae in Papua New Guinea. It has virtually disappeared from the small lake (2–3 km in diameter) due to competition from introduced, non-native tilapias, but captive populations exist.
Sources
- ^ Allen, G.R.; Hammer, M.; Unmack, P. (2020). "Glossolepis wanamensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T9272A147681490. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T9272A147681490.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- Ryan Junghenn Aquarium Fish Experts
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