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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Celebes medaka

Oryzias celebensis Weber, 1894
Max Length
4.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Celebes medaka (Oryzias celebensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Adrianichthyidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Oryzias celebensis
Authority
Weber, 1894
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
22–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Celebes medaka is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Celebes medaka is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Fertilization taken from Ref. 1672. Reported to be nonguarder and brood hider .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 8.0 - 9.0; dH range: ? - 16; non-migratory. Tropical; 22°C - 30°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00437 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
4.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–30°C
pH Range
8–9
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Weber, 1894

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