Taxonomy & naming
This is an undescribed form: no scientific name, authority or type material stands behind it, and its identity and range are not documented in the sources the atlas uses. "Miskin Creek" is a hobby locality label. Imperial Tropicals lists the fish as Melanotaenia sp.
Morphology
The listing text the atlas holds gives no description of colour or shape.
Habitat
The label refers to Miskin Creek in the South Johnstone River drainage near Malanda, Queensland. No habitat measurements are recorded.
Feeding
Imperial Tropicals says the fish are omnivorous and should be fed a quality flake food with supplemental proteins such as baby brine shrimp.
Mating
Imperial Tropicals says well-kept fish make nearly continuous spawning attempts.
Breeding
Imperial Tropicals says Melanotaenia deposit eggs in weedy areas, often mimicked by a yarn mop, and that the eggs hatch in 7 to 10 days. It advises moving eggs to a separate tank to avoid predation.
In the aquarium
Imperial Tropicals says the fish need clean water but tolerate a wide range of water parameters, and that frequent water changes bring on spawning.
Conservation
No IUCN assessment exists for this undescribed form. Its range and numbers are not documented, so its conservation status cannot be stated.