Family: |
Adrianichthyidae (Ricefishes), subfamily: Adrianichthyinae |
Max. size: |
17.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5 |
Distribution: |
Asia: Endemic to Lake Poso, Sulawesi, Indonesia. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal soft rays: 24-27. Can be easily distinguished from all other species of Adrianichthyidae by the combination of the following characters: jaws subequal, 24-27 anal fin rays, eye conspicuously smaller than snout, about 75-85 scales in lateral row, 11-13 branched dorsal rays (Ref. 26747). |
Biology: |
Eggs are attached to the body, between the pelvic fins (Ref. 31267). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 28 January 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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