The Hong Kong medaka (Oryzias curvinotus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Adrianichthyidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The Hong Kong medaka is a ricefish or medaka (Adrianichthyidae) from shallow, slow-flowing fresh water of southern China and adjacent East Asia. The species grows to about 3 cm and has a slender, semi-translucent, silvery body with a flat head, an upturned mouth and large, high-set eyes. As a surface fish it swims in schools in rice paddies, ditches and pools and snaps at small zooplankton and mosquito larvae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Hong Kong medaka?
The Hong Kong medaka has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Hong Kong medaka live?
The Hong Kong medaka lives in brackish water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Hong Kong medaka get?
The Hong Kong medaka grows to a maximum of about 4 cm. On average the species is around 2 cm.
Is the Hong Kong medaka dangerous to humans?
No, the Hong Kong medaka is harmless to humans.
Is the Hong Kong medaka edible?
Yes, the Hong Kong medaka is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Oryzias
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