> > I own and frequently see a species commonly known as the Celebes
> >Rainbowfish (uggh), which appears to be a Blue-eye. They do not appear in
> >Dr. Allen's book. Any suggestions???
>
> Ernest, Celebes Rainbowfishes aren't in anything by Jerry Allen because they
> come from Celebes (in Asia) not from anywhere in Oz/PNG.
Actually, biogeographically they are a part of the Australian plate.
Everything east of Wallace's line (just west of Sulawesi) is on
the same plate and has similar affinities, although more distant than
those between Oz and NG.
Tootles
Peter J Unmack peter.unmack at asu.edu
PO Box 1454
Tempe AZ 85280-1454, USA
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