Lake Wanam rainbowfish
| Lake Wanam rainbowfish | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Atheriniformes |
| Family: | Melanotaeniidae |
| Genus: | Glossolepis |
| Species: | G. wanamensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Glossolepis wanamensis G. R. Allen & Kailola, 1979 | |
The Lake Wanam rainbowfish (Glossolepis wanamensis) is a critically endangered species of fish in the Melanotaeniidae family. 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
- Ryan Junghenn Aquarium Fish Experts
- Allen, G. 1996. Glossolepis wanamensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 4 August 2007.
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