| Family: |
Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Cynolebiinae |
| Max. size: |
7.65 cm SL (male/unsexed); 6.39 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: temporary pools in the floodplains of the Verde Grande river, São Francisco River basin in Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-19; Anal soft rays: 19-22; Vertebrae: 35-37. Cynolebias parietalis can be diagnosed from all species of C. perforatus group by having united supraorbital and parietal series of neuromasts (vs. separate) and basihyal width about 70-75% of basihyal length (vs. about 50-65%). It further differs from all members of the C. perforatus group, with the exception of C. perforatus, by having 33-35 rays on caudal fin (vs. 28-32) (Ref. 97357). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits temporary pools in the floodplains (Ref. 97357). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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