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Oryzias luzonensis

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Species of fish

Oryzias luzonensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
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

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.

Environment

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

Size

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

Distribution

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

Biology

Oryzias luzonensis is recorded to be a non-migratory species. It is a non-annual breeder.

References

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


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