| Family: |
Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Cynolebiinae |
| Max. size: |
7.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); 6.13 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species can be easily distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: presence of metallic golden-green, with 11-13 large light dark vertical bars in the flank; caudal fin translucent and has no dots; fewer number of pelvic fin rays; dorsal-fin origin through base of 8th or 9th anal fin ray; higher number of anterior rostral cephalic neuromasts; and, cylindrical and elongated urogenital papilla in males (Ref. 127992). |
| Biology: |
Known only from the type locality, in temporary pools of about 1.3 m deep. Commonly found co-existing with other annual fish species of the genus Hypsolebias. Maximum length based on type specimen, to be replaced with a better reference (Ref. 127992). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 29 December 2020 (B1ab(v)+2ab(v)) Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Source and more info: www.fishbase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.