| Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Cynolebiinae |
| 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
| South America: São Francisco river floodplain in Brazil. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-18; Anal soft rays: 18-22; Vertebrae: 33-37. Differs from all species of Cynolebias by having the upper jaw ventrally displaced (Ref. 97357). Snout gently pointed with lower jaw not elongated; scaled anal-fin base; caudal and pectoral fins rounded (Ref. 40938). |
| Inhabits river floodplain (Ref. 97357). Bottom spawner, 5-7 months incubation. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 May 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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