Family: |
Adrianichthyidae (Ricefishes), subfamily: Oryziinae |
Max. size: |
4.09 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Asia: Indonesia. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-12; Anal soft rays: 20-26. Distinguished from all other members of the genus by the combination of the following characters: 20-26 anal rays; 9-12 dorsal rays; 31-32 scales in lateral row; body depth 25-31% SL; and color pattern of male in life with greyish brown head and body with diffuse dark brown blotches irregularly dispersed on body and always with a row of 5-9 larger blotches more or less irregularly organized above axial stripe (Ref. 26687). |
Biology: |
Non-annual breeder. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 13 June 2018 (B1b(i,ii,iii,iv)+2b(i,ii,iii,iv)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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