Cynolebias vazabarrisensis Costa, 2001

Family:  Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Cynolebiinae
Max. size:  7.64 cm SL (male/unsexed); 5.95 cm SL (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Vaza-Barris River basin in Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-19. Coloration in males differ from females. Anterior part of second pharyngobranchial strongly curved laterally; narrow posterior arm of parasphenoid. Anal-fin base scaled. Anteriormost dentary teeth strongly bowed. Rounded caudal and pectoral fins. Number of dorsal-fin rays in males, 17-19; females, 16-17; caudal-fin rays 30-31. Snout gently pointed with lower jaw not elongated. Supraorbital neuromasts 26-29 (Ref. 40938).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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