| Family: |
Adrianichthyidae (Ricefishes), subfamily: Oryziinae |
| Max. size: |
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4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand (Ref. 27658). Recorded from the Mekong (Ref. 12693). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-7; Anal soft rays: 20-25; Vertebrae: 28-29. Principal caudal fin rays 5/6. |
| Biology: |
Found in ditches, canals, ponds. Occurs at the surface in habitats with dense growth of aquatic plants. Feeds on small crustaceans, insects and protozoans (Ref. 12693). Non-annual breeder. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). Not seen in markets (Ref. 12693). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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