Re: [RML] Forktail Rainbows?
Andrew Boyd (frex at macrae.com.au)
Wed, 08 Oct 1997 19:58:51 +1000
At 05:44 8/10/97 -0500, George wrote:
> I recently bought eight fish sold as Forktail Rainbows. In all of my
>meanderings through Rainbow pictures and discussion on the web, I have
>never seen them referenced.
> Here goes the description. First off, they are not the typical
>rainbow deep body, instead shallower like a Killie or guppy. The
>"Forktail" moniker derives from a tail edged top and bottom in bright
>yellow, grey or black in the middle. I think the most unusual feature is
>the set of pectoral fins that actually extend upwards to the top of the
>fish, again edged in yellow as are all of the fins. The body is a shiny
>silver and the eyes are blue.
> Any ideas as to the true identity of these little guys and where I
>might see a picture? Also, what would be the adult breeding size? Any
>help greatly appreciated.
Pseudomugil (AKA Popondetta/Popondichthys) furcatus/furcata..... neat
little fish, wish there were more of them in Australia. Pictures? Dunno,
I am sure someone will point you to one.
Regards, Andrew
Andrew Boyd - frex at macrae.com.au - http://www.macrae.com.au/~frex
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