Oryzias luzonensis
| Oryzias javanicus | |
|---|---|
| Not evaluated (IUCN 2.3) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Beloniformes |
| Family: | Adrianichthyidae |
| Genus: | Oryzias |
| Species: | O. luzonensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Oryzias luzonensis (Herre & Ablan, 1934) | |
Oryzias luzonensis is a species of fish in the Adrianichthyidae family. 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
The Oryzias luzonensis is recorded to be found in a freshwater environment within a benthopelagic depth range. This species is native to a tropical environment.[1]
Size
The Oryzias luzonensis can reach the maximum length of about 4 centimeters or about 1.57 inches.[1]
Distribution
The Oryzias luzonensis is recorded to occupy the Northern part of Luzon, Philippines.[1]
Biology
The Oryzias luzonensis is recorded to be a non-migratory species. It is a non-annual breeder.[1][2]
Classification
The taxonomic classification of the Oryzias luzonensis is as follows:
- Kingdom : Animalia
- Phylum : Chordata
- Subphylum : Vertebrata
- Superclass : Gnathostomata
- Class : Actinopterygii
- Order : Beloniformes
- Family : Adrianichthyidae
- Genus : Oryzias
- Species : Oryzias luzonensis[3][4][5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Oryzias luzonensis (Herre & Ablan, 1934)". FishBase. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- ↑ "Oryzias luzonensis". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- ↑ "Oryzias luzonensis". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
- ↑ "Oryzias luzonensis (Herre & Ablan 1934)". FishWise. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- ↑ "Oryzias luzonensis (Herre and Ablan, 1934)". ITIS Standard Report Page. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
Sources
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2012). "Oryzias luzonensis" in FishBase. June 2012 version.
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