Oryzias matanensis

Oryzias matanensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Beloniformes
Family: Adrianichthyidae
Genus: Oryzias
Species: O. matanensis
Binomial name
Oryzias matanensis
(Aurich, 1935)

Oryzias matanensis is a species of fish in the Adrianichthyidae family. It is endemic to Lake Matano in Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Information

The common English name of the Oryzias matanensis is the Matano ricefish or the Matano medaka. This species is known to be found within a freshwater environment within a benthopelagic range. They are native to a tropical climate. The Oryzias matanensis is a non-annual breeder that is known to not migrate. The males of this species are differentiated from other species in its genus by its specific color pattern. The average length of this species as an unsexed male is about 5.5 centimeters or 2.16 inches. If kept in an aquarium, it known to be difficult to maintain this species.[1] This species is recorded to be vulnerable to becoming an endangered species. The threats and reasoning has not been documented as to why this species is recorded as being vulnerable.[2] The only human use that this fish provides is a commercial use for aquariums.[3]

Classification

The taxonomic classification of the Oryzias matanensis is as follows:

References

  1. ↑ "Oryzias matanensis (Aurich, 1935) Matano medaka". Fish Base. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  2. ↑ "Oryzias matanensis". International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  3. ↑ "Oryzias matanensis (Aurich, 1935) MATANO MEDAKA". Discover Life. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
  4. ↑ "Oryzias matanensis Matano medaka (Also: Matano ricefish)". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 5 April 2013.

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