Melanotaenia australis

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:aquarium_trade active swimmers
popular species
requires well-planted tanks
gptkbp:available_colors colors more vibrant in males
gptkbp:average_temperature tolerates 20-28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
gptkbp:breeding_behavior egg-laying
males display to attract females
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:care_instructions requires fine food and cover
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color can change color based on mood
gptkbp:color_variation various color morphs exist
gptkbp:coloration iridescent blue and green
gptkbp:common_name Australian rainbowfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:distribution Eastern Australia
gptkbp:egg_color transparent
gptkbp:egg_laying spawns in the morning
gptkbp:family gptkb:Melanotaeniidae
gptkbp:first_described_by Günther in 1866
gptkbp:fish_species cultivated for ornamental purposes
gptkbp:fishing_impact not heavily fished
gptkbp:fishing_regulations suitable for community aquariums
gptkbp:fry_growth fry grow quickly under optimal conditions
gptkbp:fuel_capacity needs separate breeding tank
minimum 100 liters for a group
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Melanotaenia
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers
gptkbp:habitat_range found in rivers and streams
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Melanotaenia australis
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years in captivity
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements in search of food
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:order gptkb:Osmeriformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators larger fish and birds
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Melanotaenia_boesemani
gptkbp:reproduction spawning in shallow waters
gptkbp:research_interest studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:size up to 10 cm
gptkbp:social_structure forms hierarchies in groups
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships may associate with aquatic plants
gptkbp:tank_mates compatible with other peaceful fish
gptkbp:threats habitat loss and pollution
gptkbp:water_quality requires clean, well-oxygenated water
gptkbp:water_requirement prefers p H 6.5-7.5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:rainbowfish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6