Oryzias Cabaranensis

📖 Overview

Oryzias Cabaranensis (Oryzias cabaranensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Adrianichthyidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 17 - 18; Vertebrae: 28 - 29. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: dorsal-fin rays 6 (6 seen in holotype); anal-fin rays modally 17; pelvic-fin rays 6 (6); pectoral fin rays 9-10; body compressed laterally, robust anteriorly and slender posteriorly; body depth at pelvic origin 20.9-23.3 (22.3); body depth at anal fin origin 17.2-20.1 (18.8); the dorsal-fin origin inserted almost at the vertical of 12th anal-fin rays; membrane between dorsal-fin 5th and 6th rays with distinct notch in adult male; body translucent, light creamy yellowish to light brown, a conspicuous, narrowly dotted, longitudinal black line along the middle forward to vertical above pelvic fin; belly wall, peritoneum slivery, somewhat subrectangular; operculum and pre-pectoral region slivery; absence silvery scales on lateral body except central part of middle body; eye light bluish silvery dorsally; all fins and belly translucent and colored pale white; caudal fin unmarked; and pelvic and anal fin with widely scattered tiny melanophores .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oryzias Cabaranensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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