Oryzias uwai Roberts, 1998
photo by Parenti, L.R.

Family:  Adrianichthyidae (Ricefishes), subfamily: Oryziinae
Max. size:  1.61 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Irrawaddy, Rangoon and Sittang basins in Myanmar.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-7; Anal soft rays: 18-21; Vertebrae: 25-28. Principal caudal fin rays 4/5.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 February 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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