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Oryzias setnai (Kulkarni, 1940) Malabar ricefish |
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photo by
Parenti, L.R. |
| 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. | |||
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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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||