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Oryzias luzonensis (Herre & Ablan, 1934) |
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photo by
Parenti, L.R. |
| Family: | Adrianichthyidae (Ricefishes), subfamily: Oryziinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Northern part of Luzon, Philippines. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-7; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-18. Color in life gray, yellow sheen above and a silvery luster along the sides; dusky stripe from upper angle of opercle to caudal base. Body laterally compressed. | |||
| Biology: | Non-annual breeder. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 30 March 2020 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||