| Citation | Allen, G.R., 1997, A new species of rainbowfish (Melanotaenia: Melanotaeniidae), from the Lake Kamu Basin, Papua New Guinea.. Rev. Fr. Aquariol. 24(1-2):37-42. |
| Ref. | Allen, G.R., 1997 |
| Page | 38;fig.1-2 |
| Named Used as Valid | Melanotaenia sylvatica |
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| Locality | Type locality, Sapoi River, Papua New Guinea |
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