CARES Species Profile:  Oryzias marmoratus

Description

Ricefish native to Indonesia. Found along gently sloping shallow shores, from boulder and wood areas to plant-rich muddy edges. Females carry egg clusters between ventral fins.

CARES Family:   Adrianichthyidae - Ricefish

Global Region:   Asia

Distribution:   Indonesia

CARES Classification:  Near Threatened CARES Assessment Date:  March 11, 2026    
IUCN Red List:  Near Threatened   IUCN Assessment Date:  June 13, 2018      
 

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