Pterolebias phasianus Costa, 1988
photo by Valdesalici, S.

Family:  Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Rivulinae
Max. size:  7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  South America: Paraguay River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Bottom spawner, 4 months incubation (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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