Sharpjawed buntingi (Oryzias orthognathus)

Scientific name: Oryzias orthognathus Kottelat, 1990

The Sharpjawed buntingi (Oryzias orthognathus) is a freshwater fish of the family Adrianichthyidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–25°C (72–77°F). Native range: Asia, Indonesia.

Sharpjawed buntingi care at a glance

Temperature: 22–25°C (72–77°F)

Biology

Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-11; Anal soft rays: 23 - 25. Distinguished from all other species of the genus by its upturned mouth. Differs further by having 45-54 scales in lateral row, 8-11 dorsal rays and 23-25 anal rays.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Oryzias orthognathus
Family: Adrianichthyidae (Ricefishes)
Order: Beloniformes (Needle fishes)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 6.5
Common length: 5.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Endangered (EN) (A2e)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Assuming fec