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Oryzias orthognathus Kottelat, 1990 Sharpjawed buntingi |
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photo by
Parenti, L.R. |
| Family: | Adrianichthyidae (Ricefishes), subfamily: Oryziinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Endemic to Lake Poso, Sulawesi, Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-11; Anal soft rays: 23-25. Distinguished from all other species of the genus by its upturned mouth. Differs further by having 45-54 scales in lateral row, 8-11 dorsal rays and 23-25 anal rays (Ref. 26747). | |||
| Biology: | Non-annual breeder. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 16 November 2018 (B1b(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||