Rhadinocentrus ornatus

(Rhadinocentrus ornatus)

Description

Rhadinocentrus ornatus, commonly known as the ornate rainbowfish, is a species of rainbowfish endemic to eastern Australia. This species grows to a length of 6 centimetres (2.4 in) SL. It is the only known member of its genus. It is known to live in water as acidic as orange juice.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Atheriniformes
Family:Melanotaeniidae
Genus:Rhadinocentrus
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