Celebes medaka (Oryzias celebensis)

Scientific name: Oryzias celebensis Weber, 1894

Celebes medaka (Oryzias celebensis)

The Celebes medaka (Oryzias celebensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Adrianichthyidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–30°C (72–86°F). Native range: Asia, Indonesia (Celebes).

Celebes medaka care at a glance

Temperature
22–30°C (72–86°F)

Biology

Used in experimental research. Non-annual breeder. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Oryzias celebensis
Family
Adrianichthyidae (Ricefishes)
Order
Beloniformes (Needle fishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.5
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 8.0 - 9.0; dH range: ? - 16 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: Indonesia (Celebes).
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (D2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Assuming fec

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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