Marosatherina
1 species
The Celebes rainbowfish (Marosatherina ladigesi) is a species of sailfin silverside endemic to Sulawesi (formerly known as Celebes) in Indonesia. It is the only known member of its genus.
Marosatherina ladigesi is found only near the town of Maros from which the genus name Marosatherina is derived. Due to ornamental fish business and pollution, their numbers have been dramatically reduced.
These fish dwell in streams and estuaries, ranging from fresh to mildly brackish water. They are typically found in areas with high levels of dissolved oxygen. Most of their day is spent hiding among the leaves of plants, where they eat small worms, insects, or vegetable debris.
The Celebes rainbowfish (Marosatherina ladigesi) is a species of sailfin silverside endemic to Sulawesi (formerly known as Celebes) in Indonesia. It is the only known member of its genus.
Marosatherina ladigesi is found only near the town of Maros from which the genus name Marosatherina is derived. Due to ornamental fish business and pollution, their numbers have been dramatically reduced.
These fish dwell in streams and estuaries, ranging from fresh to mildly brackish water. They are typically found in areas with high levels of dissolved oxygen. Most of their day is spent hiding among the leaves of plants, where they eat small worms, insects, or vegetable debris.
