| Citation | Allen, G.R., 1991, Field guide to the freshwater fishes of New Guinea.. Publication, no. 9. 268 p. Christensen Research Institute, Madang, Papua New Guinea. |
| Ref. | Allen, G.R., 1991 |
| Page | 89 |
| Named Used as Valid | Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Papua New Guinea |
| Quote | max length: 9 cm SL |