Melanotaenia parkinsoni

The original population commonly has yellow-orange fins with dark edges.

The original population commonly has yellow-orange fins with dark edges, and markings on the rear half of males may merge into broad patches. Note the origin of traded red and spotted forms.

Adult length

Up to 11 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

26–30 °C

pH

7.5–7.8

Natural habitat

Inhabits lowland rainforest streams.