Japanese medaka
Oryzias latipes
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Brackish
最大体长
4.0 cm
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
水质类型
Brackish
Taxonomy
| 目 | Beloniformes (Needlefishes & Flyingfishes) |
| 科 | Adrianichthyidae (Ricefishes) |
| 物种 | Oryzias latipes |
常见问题
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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