Japanese medaka
Oryzias latipes
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Not Evaluated
Brackish
Longitud Máxima
4,0 cm
Familia
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 4,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Brackish
Taxonomy
| Orden | Beloniformes (Needlefishes & Flyingfishes) |
| Familia | Adrianichthyidae (Ricefishes) |
| Especies | Oryzias latipes |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Japanese medaka get?
Japanese medaka can grow up to 4.0 cm long.
Where is Japanese medaka found?
Estuaries
What family does Japanese medaka belong to?
Japanese medaka (Oryzias latipes) belongs to the family Adrianichthyidae (Ricefishes) in the order Beloniformes (Needlefishes & Flyingfishes).
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