Melanotaenia sjoestedti

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:age reaches maturity at 6 months
gptkbp:aquarium_trade popular species
requires well-planted tank
gptkbp:average_temperature tropical waters
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
gptkbp:body_shape laterally compressed
gptkbp:breeding_behavior egg-laying
can breed year-round
requires spawning medium
spawning on vegetation
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color males more colorful during breeding season
gptkbp:color_variation varies by population
gptkbp:coloration varied colors including blue and yellow
gptkbp:common_name Sjoestedt's rainbowfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cuisine flakes, pellets, and live food
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:distribution rivers and streams in New Guinea
gptkbp:egg_color transparent
gptkbp:eye_color red or orange
gptkbp:family gptkb:Melanotaeniidae
gptkbp:fins long and pointed
gptkbp:first_described_by Günther in 1866
gptkbp:fish_species cultivated for ornamental trade
gptkbp:foraging_behavior 2 to 3 times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity separate breeding tank recommended
minimum 100 liters recommended
gptkbp:fuselage_material fine gravel or sand
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high genetic diversity in populations
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Melanotaenia
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Melanotaenia sjoestedti
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:larval_stage free-swimming larvae
gptkbp:lifespan 3 to 5 years in captivity
gptkbp:lighting moderate lighting preferred
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:New_Guinea
gptkbp:order gptkb:Osmeriformes
gptkbp:p_hlevel neutral to slightly acidic
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators larger fish species
gptkbp:research_importance studied for behavioral ecology
gptkbp:size up to 7 cm
gptkbp:social_behavior peaceful and non-aggressive
gptkbp:social_structure hierarchical
gptkbp:species floating and rooted plants
gptkbp:tank_mates compatible with other peaceful fish
gptkbp:water_quality requires clean water
gptkbp:water_requirement prefer gentle water flow
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:rainbowfish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6