Oryzias timorensis (Weber & de Beaufort, 1922)
Oryzias timorensis
photo by Parenti, L.R.

Family:  Adrianichthyidae (Ricefishes), subfamily: Oryziinae
Max. size:  4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  Asia: Timor.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Non-annual breeder. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 30 November 2018 (D) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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