| Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Rivulinae |
| 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish, non-migratory |
| South America: Caribbean coastal river basins. |
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| Occurs at the foot of waterfalls, in swamps, streams and ponds (Ref. 11225). Eaten in its native range and exported for the ornamental trade (Ref. 4537). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). Has been observed to hunt insects from overhanging vegetation by jumping out of the water; has also been observed to travel on land and feed on insects in wet weather (Ref. 43279). Oviparous (Ref. 205). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 May 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Found at the foot of the Maracas Waterfalls as well as in weakly brackish conditions at the edge of the El Socorro Swamp. Also Ref. 4537, 27151, 27139, 27226. |
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