Chilatherina sentaniensis

Told from the similar fasciata by its longer snout rather than how dark its colors are.

Adult length: Up to 10 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
Water temperature: 24–28 °C

Natural habitat: Inhabits Lake Sentani in New Guinea.

Appearance and identification

The upper body is blue-gray and the lower body white with a slight pink tint; males have 6–8 short reddish-brown vertical bars on the lower flanks. Some aquarium populations have a bright red lower body.

Space requirements

Fry were raised in 200 liters; a 900 liter display aquarium was planned for adults.

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