Cynopoecilus fulgens Costa, 2002

Family:  Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Cynolebiinae
Max. size:  3.89 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.93 cm SL (female)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-18; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 22-25; Vertebrae: 28-30. Pectoral fin length 16.1-18.5% SL; longitudinal rows of bright golden spots on body side of male; dark spots on the entire caudal fin of male; pelvic-fin length 5.6-7.0% SL in male, 5.6-7.4% in female; dark brown irregular marks on dorsum below dorsal fin of male; dorsal head profile of adult male slight concave; lateral body stripes of male dark reddish brown; caudal fin of male without a bright blue zone along posterior margin of the fin; 11-15 supraorbital neuromasts; 1-3 neuromasts per scale of the lateral line (Ref. 42931).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (B1b(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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