Image Bank - Fishes
Banded Rainbowfish
Reference |
IB1183 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Rainbowfishes - MELANOTAENIIDAE |
Common Name |
Banded Rainbowfish |
Scientific Name |
Melanotaenia trifasciata |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
Rainbowfishes occur in small groups or large schools and feed on algae, aquatic insects, their larvae and small crustaceans. They reach a maximum length of about 12 cm. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |