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Timor Ricefish

Oryzias timorensis

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A ricefish endemic to the island of Timor. Critically endangered.

Scientific name
Oryzias timorensis
Family
Adrianichthyidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Adrianichthyidae
Order
Beloniformes
Synonyms
Aplocheilus timorensis

Origin

Native region
Ásia

Size and lifespan

Adult size
4 cm

Behavior

Swimming level
Middle

Reproduction

Breeding strategy
Egg scatterer

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Critically endangered (CR)

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