Where Does Gertrude's Rainbowfish Live?

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

Where to find Gertrude's Rainbowfish

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters, often less than 1 meter deep.

Environment

Inhabits slow-moving or still waters of streams, rivers, swamps, and lagoons, often densely vegetated with aquatic plants or submerged leaf litter. They prefer clear to tannin-stained water.

Geographic range

Native to northern Australia (Northern Territory and Queensland) and southern New Guinea (Papua New Guinea and West Papua, Indonesia). Specific locations include the Daly River system in the Northern Territory, and various river systems in Queensland such as the Jardine and Pascoe Rivers, as well as parts of the Fly River system in New Guinea.

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