Oryzias luzonensis (Herre & Ablan, 1934)
photo by Parenti, L.R.

Family:  Adrianichthyidae (Ricefishes), subfamily: Oryziinae
Max. size:  4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  Asia: Northern part of Luzon, Philippines.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-7; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-18. Color in life gray, yellow sheen above and a silvery luster along the sides; dusky stripe from upper angle of opercle to caudal base. Body laterally compressed.
Biology:  Non-annual breeder. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 30 March 2020 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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