Sarasins minnow (Oryzias sarasinorum)

Scientific name: Oryzias sarasinorum Popta, 1905

Sarasins minnow (Oryzias sarasinorum)

The Sarasins minnow (Oryzias sarasinorum) is a freshwater fish of the family Adrianichthyidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–29°C (75–84°F). Native range: Asia, Indonesia.

Sarasins minnow care at a glance

Temperature
24–29°C (75–84°F)

Biology

Oviparous. The eggs are carried between the pelvic fins with each egg attached to the body by 10-20 filaments..

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Oryzias sarasinorum
Family
Adrianichthyidae (Ricefishes)
Order
Beloniformes (Needle fishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
8.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5 pelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Endangered (EN) (A1e)
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

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

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