Where Does Threadfin Rainbowfish Live?

Threadfin Rainbowfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Threadfin Rainbowfish

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Shallow, typically less than 1 meter

Environment

Found in slow-moving or still waters of swamps, billabongs, oxbow lakes, and heavily vegetated floodplains. They prefer clear water with dense aquatic vegetation, submerged roots, and leaf litter, often in areas with a soft, muddy substrate. They are typically found in the upper water column.

Geographic range

Native to northern Australia (Northern Territory and Queensland) and southern New Guinea (Papua New Guinea and West Papua, Indonesia). Specific localities include the Jardine River system in Queensland, the Daly River system in the Northern Territory, and various river systems in the Trans-Fly region of New Guinea.

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