Oryzias luzonensis

Oryzias luzonensis is a species of fish in the family Adrianichthyidae. It is endemic to north Luzon in the Philippines, and it is difficult to keep in an aquarium. It is overall grayish with a yellow tinge above.

Oryzias luzonensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Beloniformes
Family: Adrianichthyidae
Genus: Oryzias
Species:
O. luzonensis
Binomial name
Oryzias luzonensis
(Herre & Ablan, 1934)
Synonyms
  • Aplocheilus luzonensis Herre & Ablan, 1934

Environment

Oryzias luzonensis is found in a freshwater environment within a benthopelagic depth range. This species is native to a tropical environment.[1]

Size

Oryzias luzonensis can reach a maximum length of about 4 cm (1.6 in).[1]

Distribution

Oryzias luzonensis lives in the northern part of Luzon, the Philippines.[1]

Biology

Oryzias luzonensis is recorded to be a non-migratory species. It is a non-annual breeder.[1][2]

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References

  1. Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2019). "Oryzias luzonensis" in FishBase. April 2019 version.
  2. "Oryzias luzonensis". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 6 November 2013.


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