Medaka
Aphyocypris kikuchii
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Freshwater
Overview
Medaka (Aphyocypris kikuchii) is a freshwater fish of the family Xenocyprididae (East Asian Minnows), in the order Cypriniformes. Maximum recorded length is 8 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–5 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 8.0 cm |
| 栖息水深 | 0-5m |
Habitat & Distribution
水质类型
Freshwater
栖息水深
0-5m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows) |
| 科 | Xenocyprididae (East Asian Minnows) |
| 物种 | Aphyocypris kikuchii |
常见问题
How big does Medaka get?
Medaka can grow up to 8.0 cm long.
What family does Medaka belong to?
Medaka (Aphyocypris kikuchii) belongs to the family Xenocyprididae (East Asian Minnows) in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).
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