Cynolebias itapicuruensis Costa, 2001
Cynolebias itapicuruensis
photo by Vermeulen, F.

Family:  Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Cynolebiinae
Max. size:  8.74 cm SL (male/unsexed); 6.56 cm SL (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: ItapicurĂș River basin in Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-18; Anal soft rays: 19-21; Vertebrae: 34-35. Anterior interopercular notch. Anal fin base naked. Supraorbital neuromasts, 30-32. Caudal and pectoral fins rounded; caudal-fin rays 27-31 (Ref. 40938).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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