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Scientific NameOryzias latipes    (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846)
Common Name
Type LocalityJapan.
Synonym(s)Aplocheilus latipes, Oryzias latipes latipes, Poecilia latipes
EtymologyOryzias: Greek, oryza = rice; because of the habitat used by this fish. 
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Size32mm or 1.3" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
, a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2018.
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Breeding ReportsThere is but a single breeding report, read it here.
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ReferenceFauna Japonica Parts 10-14, pp 224, Pl. 103 (fig. 5).
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Fri May 03, 2013 11:52 pm)