Where Does Duboulay's Rainbowfish Live?
Melanotaenia duboulayi
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Where to find Duboulay's Rainbowfish
- Water type
- freshwater
- Depth
- Typically found in shallow waters, usually less than 2 meters.
- Environment
- Inhabits a variety of freshwater environments including clear, slow-moving streams, rivers, billabongs, and swamps. They are often found among aquatic vegetation, submerged logs, and root systems, which provide cover and foraging opportunities. Prefers areas with moderate to dense plant growth.
- Geographic range
- Endemic to eastern Australia, specifically found in coastal drainages of Queensland and northern New South Wales, from the Burnett River system south to the Clarence River system.
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