Cynopoecilus multipapillatus Costa, 2002

Family:  Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Cynolebiinae
Max. size:  3.8 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.7 cm SL (female)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-19; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 23-24; Vertebrae: 28-28. Having 17-20 supraorbital neuromasts and 5-9 neuromasts per scale of lateral line; dark spots on the entire caudal fin of male; pectoral fin length of male 19.8-22.5% SL; longitudinal rows of spots on body of male, pale golden anteriorly and light blue posteriorly; pelvic fin length 6.0-7.7% SL in male, and 6.4-7.4 in female; dark brown irregular marks on dorsum below dorsal fin of male; dorsal head profile of adult male slightly concave; lateral body stripes of male dark reddish brown; caudal fin of male without a bright blue zone along posterior margin of the fin (Ref. 42931).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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