Oryzias Polylepis
📖 Overview
Oryzias Polylepis (Oryzias polylepis), first described by Möhring, Mokodongan & Herder, 2025 is a small fish in the family Adrianichthyidae (order Beloniformes). Adults typically reach 5.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal soft rays: 19 - 23. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: high number of scales in the lateral series 79-93; substantially smaller adult standard length 52 mm and shorter snout 6.8 with superior and small mouth; dorsal fin rays 11-13; anal fin rays 19-23; pectoral fin rays 11-14; fewer principal caudal-fin rays i,4/5,i; shorter head 23.1-26.4 and larger eyes relative to head length 32.6-40.7; possess deeper bodies 15.2-21.4; truncate or round instead of lunate caudal-fin edge; greater predorsal length 67.2-70.6; presence of a broad reflective silver lateral band extending from the pectoral fin to the end of the caudal peduncle; presence of a series of dark blotches along the lateral line in males .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oryzias Polylepis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 752 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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