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

 Family:  Adrianichthyidae (Ricefishes), subfamily: Oryziinae
 Max. size:  4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic, 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: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Agustin, Liza Q. - 05.03.92
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 31.08.98

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