| Family: |
Adrianichthyidae (Ricefishes), subfamily: Adrianichthyinae |
| Max. size: |
16 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Endemic to Lake Poso, Sulawesi, Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal soft rays: 24-25. Differs from all other members of the family by its peculiar duck-bill, overhanging upper jaw, eyes protruding above dorsal profile of head and visible from below. Other diagnostic characters include 14-16 rays in dorsal fin and about 75 scales in lateral row (Ref. 26747). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 01 October 2018 (D) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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