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Rachovia pyropunctata Taphorn & Thomerson, 1978 |
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photo by
Vermeulen, F. |
| Family: | Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Rivulinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Maracaibo Lake basin in Venezuela. | |||
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| Biology: | Bottom spawner, 4 months incubation. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 August 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||