ENEndangered
Forest Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia sylvatica
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in MELANOTAENIIDAE
Threatened in Papua New Guinea
Frequently asked questions
Why is Forest Rainbowfish classified as Endangered?
Forest Rainbowfish is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Forest Rainbowfish live?
Forest Rainbowfish occurs in Papua New Guinea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Forest Rainbowfish?
The main threats to Forest Rainbowfish are 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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