Higher classification Chilatherina | Phylum Chordata Family Melanotaeniidae Scientific name Chilatherina axelrodi Rank Species | |
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Similar Rainbowfish, Chilatherina, Ramu rainbowfish, Oktedi rainbowfish, Fly River rainbowfish | ||
Axelrod's rainbowfish (Chilatherina axelrodi) is a species of fish in the Melanotaeniidae family. It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Distribution: Chilatherina axelrodi are found in the Yungkiri stream in the north western part of Papua New Guinea. Typically its preferred habitat is a narrow stream with gentle moving, cloudy water surrounded by lush rainforest.
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