A NEW SPECIES OF FRESHWATER RAINBOWFISH (MELANOTAENIIDAE) FROM MISOOL ISLAND, INDONESIA

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Abstract
A new species of rainbowfish (Melanotaeniidae) belonging to the genus Melanotaenia is described from 23 specimens collected at Misool Island off the western extremity of Irian jaya, Indonesia. Melanotaenia misoolensis sp. novo is closely related to M. catherinae from Waigeo Island, but differs with regard to colour pattern and by having a greater number of soft anal rays.

Author(s) ALLEN, GERALD R. : Part 2
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105