Family: |
Adrianichthyidae (Ricefishes), subfamily: Oryziinae |
Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5 |
Distribution: |
Asia: Indonesia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Oviparous (Ref. 84729). A pelvic-brooder, in which females carry an egg cluster until hatching (Ref. 126777). The eggs are carried between the pelvic fins with each egg attached to the body by 10-20 filaments (Ref. 7050). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 28 January 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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