Oryzias luzonensis
Appearance
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Beloniformes |
Family: | Adrianichthyidae |
Genus: | Oryzias |
Species: | O. luzonensis
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Binomial name | |
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Oryzias luzonensis is a species of fish in the family Adrianichthyidae. It is endemic to north Luzon in the Philippines, and it is difficult to keep in an aquarium. It is overall grayish with a yellow tinge above.
Environment
[edit]Oryzias luzonensis is found in a freshwater environment within a benthopelagic depth range. This species is native to a tropical environment.[1]
Size
[edit]Oryzias luzonensis can reach a maximum length of about 4 cm (1.6 in).[1]
Distribution
[edit]Oryzias luzonensis lives in the northern part of Luzon, the Philippines.[1]
Biology
[edit]Oryzias luzonensis is recorded to be a non-migratory species. It is a non-annual breeder.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2019). "Oryzias luzonensis" in FishBase. April 2019 version.
- ^ "Oryzias luzonensis". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 6 November 2013.