| Family: |
Adrianichthyidae (Ricefishes), subfamily: Oryziinae |
| Max. size: |
3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: near Gulf of Kutch to Trivandrum, Kerala, India. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in estuaries, but can live temporarily in freshwater. Inhabits quiet rocks and corners of creeks and backwaters. Can withstand a wide range of salinity varying from 4.36 to 1.35% (Ref. 48443). Breeds easily throughout the year peak period during July and August. Larvicidal fish and eats mosquito larvae at the early instar stages. A suitable fish in malaria infected areas (Ref. 48443). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 June 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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