Family: |
Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Cynolebiinae |
Max. size: |
7 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 1 years |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 5 - 12, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
South America: Lower ParanĂ¡ and Uruguay River basins. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects (Ref. 7020). Bottom spawner, 2-4 months incubation. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 19 February 2021 (B2b(i,ii,iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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