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O Thomas Hörning
Sentani Rainbow fish (Chilatherina sentaniensis)
New Guinea has the highest diversity of rainbow
fish in the world, but with the number of humans
living along the shore of Lake Sentani rapidly
increasing (25,000 in 1996) pollution from domestic
waste entering the lake is a threat to the species
living there, including the Sentani Rainbow Fish.
A further threat to these picturesque fish are
the exotic species introduced to its habitat including
carp, tilapia, walking catfish, barbs, and gouramies.
"Jayapura had become a truly Asian city. The town is
unfortunately built around a creek which is now
horribly polluted, resembling in sight and smell the
filthiest open drain in Jakarta ....
Melanesians are loath to foul their waterways, and
one rarely sees such a disgusting sight elsewhere in
New Guinea" (Tim Flannery).View entire presentation