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AI illustration of Melanotaenia kamaka, complete left-facing side view

Melanotaenia kamaka

Melanotaenia kamaka

The male's silvery-blue back becomes silvery white during courtship.

The male's silvery-blue back becomes silvery white during courtship. Females are more silvery gray and smaller-bodied.

Adult length
Up to 6.1 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
Natural habitat
Its native range is restricted to Lake Kamaka in Indonesian New Guinea.
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Sources

www.fishbase.se ↗ 2026-10-25

www.rainbowfish.de ↗ 2026-10-22

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