| Family: |
Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Rivulinae |
| Max. size: |
4.41 cm SL (male/unsexed); 3.68 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 0 - 1 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
South America: Peru. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal soft rays: 17-17. The males of this species are distinguished from its congeners by having an elliptical caudal fin with brown oblique stripes, and a broad yellow stripe on the ventral portion that lacks a black marginal stripe; further differs with flank light blue with oblique red dots, with dots on pectoral fin, no black humeral blotch and distal black stripe on anal fin (Ref. 130458). |
| Biology: |
All specimens were collected from a single small, shallow (about 5-8 cm deep) temporary pool, with leaf and mud substratum, and it is adjacent to and subject to seasonal inundation by a small stream. The water was dark brown with temperature approximately 24°C and with a pH of 6.8. Other fishes present were Apistogramma rubrolineata and Hoplosternum thoracatum (Ref. 130458). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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