| Common name | メダカ |
| Language | Japanese |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 3 - (Other common name) |
| Territory | Japan |
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| Ref. | Uonokai, T. Nakajima and K. Ohara (eds.), 2005 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
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