Key Identification Features
- The species is divided into three recognized subspecies with distinct distributions.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Melanotaeniidae
Melanotaeniidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Atheriniformes, class . The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Melanotaeniidae Species
Melanotaenia splendida (Peters, 1866)
Melanotaenia splendida (Peters, 1866)
Melanotaenia splendida, the Eastern rainbowfish, is an Australian rainbowfish sp…
Melanotaenia australis (Castelnau, 1875)
Melanotaenia australis (Castelnau, 1875)
Melanotaenia australis, the western rainbowfish, is a common endemic freshwater …
Melanotaenia duboulayi (Castelnau, 1878)
Melanotaenia duboulayi (Castelnau, 1878)
Melanotaenia duboulayi is a small fish with distinct size and colour differences…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Melanotaeniidae?
Melanotaeniidae animals belong to the Atheriniformes order in the Animalia kingdom. The species is divided into three recognized subspecies with distinct distributions. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Melanotaeniidae?
Melanotaeniidae is classified in the order Atheriniformes, class , phylum Chordata. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
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