Oryzias marmoratus explained

Oryzias marmoratus, also known as the marmorated ricefish or marmorated medaka, is a species of fish in the family Adrianichthyidae,[1] from Lake Towuti, Lake Mahalona, Lake Lontoa and associated streams in Sulawesi, Indonesia.[2]

Information

Oryzias marmoratus is endemic to Indonesia.[3] They are a vulnerable species. 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 4.1cm (01.6inches). The males are of a grayish-brown color on the head with darker brown splotches on the body. 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.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marmorated ricefish (Oryzias marmoratus). https://web.archive.org/web/20131001100651/http://www.arkive.org/marmorated-ricefish/oryzias-marmoratus/. dead. 1 October 2013. ARKive. 15 March 2013.
  2. Lumbantobing, D. . 2019 . Oryzias marmoratus . 2019 . e.T15574A90980644 . 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T15574A90980644.en . 17 November 2021.
  3. Web site: Oryzias marmoratus. https://archive.today/20130415012156/http://gilia.inaturalist.org/taxa/108007-Oryzias-marmoratus. dead. 15 April 2013. iNaturalist. 15 March 2013.
  4. Web site: Oryzias marmoratus - Overview Marmorated Ricefish. Encyclopedia of Life. 15 March 2013.