Oryzias Melastigma
📖 Overview
Occurs in brackish waters and estuaries, usually in shallow lagoons and swamps among roots and mangroves along the margins of waters, and readily adapts to freshwater conditions and even spawns in freshwater .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Oryzias Melastigma is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oryzias Melastigma is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? melanostigma | McClelland | 1839 | Synonym |
| Aplocheilus melastigmus | McClelland | 1839 | Synonym |
| Haplochilus melanostigma | McClelland | 1839 | Synonym |
| Haplochilus melastigma | McClelland | 1839 | Synonym |
| Oryzias melanostigma | McClelland | 1839 | Synonym |
| Panchax argenteus | Day | 1868 | Synonym |
| Panchax cyanophthalmus | Blyth | 1858 | Synonym |
| Panchax melastigma | McClelland | 1839 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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