Chilatherina fasciata

Coloration varies widely by locality.

Adult length: Up to 11 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
Water temperature: 28–32 °C
pH: 7–8
Hardness: 9–19 dGH

Native range: Asia and Oceania: New Guinea.

Natural habitat: Inhabits lowland tributaries and streams in hilly terrain.

Appearance and identification

The upper body is brown to blue-green and the lower body white, with yellowish-white bases to the pelvic and anal fins in males. Lake Wanam fish show a dark longitudinal stripe with a pale orange band below and vertical markings on the forebelly. A bright orange dorsal line is not normal for every adult. A red nape extending to the first dorsal fin is a male characteristic.

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