Celebes Rainbowfish
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Celebes Rainbowfish
Telmatherina ladigesi
Celebes Rainbowfish have stunning colors and are a delight to watch as they swim around. They enjoy living in schools and are very active.
Appearance
The Celebes Rainbowfish has a slender, silvery-blue body with dazzling yellow to orange fins often edged in black. Its two distinct dorsal fins and large anal fin glow with iridescent colors, making it stand out.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassActinopterygiiOrderAtheriniformesFamilyTelmatherinidaeGenusMarosatherina
Category
FishRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Celebes Rainbowfish love to swim in groups, called schools, for safety and fun!
Their eggs stick to plants underwater, hidden until they are ready to hatch.
These tiny fish can change their color intensity to show off during playtime or breeding.
They are named after the island of Celebes, which is now called Sulawesi in Indonesia!
Special abilities
Ability
Quick-Flash Escape
Celebes Rainbowfish can dart away rapidly because of their streamlined body and powerful fins that helps them escape from predators.
Ability
Social Signaling
Celebes Rainbowfish has bright fin colors and body patterns that helps them communicate with other rainbowfish, especially during mating.
Ability
Brackish Adaptor
Celebes Rainbowfish can tolerate slightly salty water because of special adaptations that helps them survive in varied lake conditions.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 4-5 cm
- Weight
- 0.001-0.005 kg
- Lifespan
- 3-5 years
- Swim Speed
- 2 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 2 m
- Water Type
- Freshwater
Diet & Feeding
These tiny fish munch on small bugs, larvae, and plant bits found in the water.
Primary Foods
- insect larvae
- zooplankton
- algae
- small crustaceans
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
freshwater goby
Ophieleotris aporos
A larger fish predator.
eaten by
White-throated Kingfisher
Halcyon smyrnensis
A bird predator hunting in shallow waters.
eats
water flea
Daphnia pulex
A primary food source for juveniles and adults.
eats
water silk algae
Spirogyra porticalis
Consumes this common freshwater algae.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Omnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Freshwater
Freshwater habitats include non-saline aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, vital for numerous species.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Also known as
Manado Rainbowfish
Collections
Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Watch quietly from a distance and never try to feed or chase wild animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Celebes Rainbowfish?
4-5 cm
How much does Celebes Rainbowfish weigh?
0.001-0.005 kg
How long does Celebes Rainbowfish live?
3-5 years
What does Celebes Rainbowfish eat?
These tiny fish munch on small bugs, larvae, and plant bits found in the water.
How fast can Celebes Rainbowfish swim?
2 km/h
How does Celebes Rainbowfish hunt?
Foraging
How deep can Celebes Rainbowfish go?
2 m
What kind of water does Celebes Rainbowfish live in?
Freshwater
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