The Sarasin's ricefish (Oryzias sarasinorum) is a freshwater fish of the family Adrianichthyidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The Sarasin's ricefish is a ricefish or medaka (Adrianichthyidae) from shallow, slow-flowing fresh water of Lake Lindu on Sulawesi in Indonesia. 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 Sarasin's ricefish?
The Sarasin's ricefish has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Sarasin's ricefish live?
The Sarasin's ricefish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Sarasin's ricefish get?
The Sarasin's ricefish grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Sarasin's ricefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Sarasin's ricefish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Oryzias
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