Melanotaenia affinis

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:activity_pattern diurnal
gptkbp:age 6 months
gptkbp:aquarium_trade popular species
requires stable water conditions
gptkbp:average_temperature tropical
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
gptkbp:body_shape laterally compressed
gptkbp:breeding_behavior moderate
egg-laying
spawning on plants
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round in optimal conditions
gptkbp:care_instructions infusoria
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color males more colorful during breeding
gptkbp:color_variation various color morphs available
gptkbp:coloration varied, often bright
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Rainbowfish
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:difficulty soft to moderately hard
gptkbp:distribution coastal waters of New Guinea
gptkbp:egg_color transparent
gptkbp:eye_color red or orange
gptkbp:family gptkb:Melanotaeniidae
gptkbp:fins forked tail
gptkbp:first_described_by Günther
gptkbp:fuel_capacity minimum 100 liters
well-planted aquarium
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Melanotaenia
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Melanotaenia affinis
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan 3 to 5 years in captivity
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:New_Guinea
gptkbp:order gptkb:Osmeriformes
gptkbp:p_hlevel 6.5 to 7.5
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Melanotaenia_boesemani
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Melanotaenia_affinis
gptkbp:size up to 10 cm
gptkbp:social_structure forms schools
gptkbp:tank_mates compatible with other peaceful fish
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:year 1866
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Melanotaeniidae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5