Marosatherina ladigesi (Ahl, 1936)

Celebes rainbowfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Atheriniformes \| Telmatherinidae
Synonyms	Telmatherina ladigesi, ... more
Common names	Celebes Rainbow Fish, Celebes Rainbow, Promieniczka, ... more

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Main reference

Kottelat, M., A.J. Whitten, S.N. Kartikasari and S. Wirjoatmodjo. 1993. (Ref. 7050)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 8.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6398)

Environment

Benthopelagic; non-migratory; freshwater; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 19

Climate / Range

Tropical; 22°C - 28°C (Ref. 1672); 4°S - 6°S

Asia: Bantimurung area south Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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Note that Ref. 7050 reports that almost all of the Indonesian stocks are taken from the wild, contrary to Ref. 7020 (Ref. 1672 notes that it is an easy to breed species). An omnivore, egg layer and peaceful community fish which prefers the following aquarium conditions: pH=7, H=12, 25°C water temperature, vegetative cover necessary (Ref. 6398).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Vulnerable (VU) (D2)	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 1.0000

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Cruz, Tess

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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