Oryzias dancena (Hamilton, 1822)
Indian blue ricefish
photo by Greco, F.M.

Family:  Adrianichthyidae (Ricefishes), subfamily: Oryziinae
Max. size:  3.12 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish
Distribution:  Asia: India, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-7; Anal soft rays: 20-24; Vertebrae: 28-29. Principal caudal fin rays 6/6.
Biology:  Usually occurs near the coast, but may live in freshwater as well as in brackish habitats.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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