Japanese medaka
Oryzias latipes
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Brackish
Comprimento Máximo
4,0 cm
Família
Overview
Japanese medaka (Oryzias latipes) is a brackish-water fish of the family Adrianichthyidae (Ricefishes), in the order Beloniformes. Maximum recorded length is 4 cm. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 4,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Tipo de Água
Brackish
Taxonomy
| Ordem | Beloniformes (Needlefishes & Flyingfishes) |
| Família | Adrianichthyidae (Ricefishes) |
| Espécies | Oryzias latipes |
Perguntas Frequentes
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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