Oryzias marmoratus
| Oryzias marmoratus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Beloniformes |
| Family: | Adrianichthyidae |
| Genus: | Oryzias |
| Species: | O. marmoratus |
| Binomial name | |
| Oryzias marmoratus (Aurich, 1935) | |
Oryzias marmoratus, also known as the marmorated ricefish or marmorated medaka, is a species of fish in the Adrianichthyidae family,[1] from Lake Towuti, Lake Mahalona, Lake Lontoa and associated streams in Sulawesi, Indonesia.[2]
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Oryzias marmoratus is endemic to Indonesia.[3] They are a vulnerable species.[2] This species is found in freshwater within a benthopelagic range. It is native to tropical climates. They are considered to be a species that does not migrate. The maximum length of the species is about 4.1 cm (1.6 in). The males are of a grayish-brown color on the head with darker brown splotches on the body.[4] This species is a non-annual breeder. It can be kept as an aquarium species, but it is known to be very difficult to do so. Humans use them for the commercial aquarium trade.[5]
References
- ↑ "Marmorated ricefish (Oryzias marmoratus)". ARKive. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- 1 2 "Oryzias marmoratus". International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ↑ "Oryzias marmoratus". iNaturalist. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ↑ "Oryzias marmoratus (Aurich, 1935) Marmorated medaka". Fish Base. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ↑ "Oryzias marmoratus — Overview Marmorated Ricefish". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
Sources
- Kottelat, M. 1996. Oryzias marmoratus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 4 August 2007.