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Oryzias dancena (Hamilton, 1822) Indian blue ricefish |
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photo by
Greco, F.M. |
| Family: | Adrianichthyidae (Ricefishes), subfamily: Oryziinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.12 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: India, Bangladesh and Myanmar. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-7; Anal soft rays: 20-24; Vertebrae: 28-29. Principal caudal fin rays 6/6. | |||
| Biology: | Usually occurs near the coast, but may live in freshwater as well as in brackish habitats. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||