| 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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Found in the Atlantic coastal plains (Ref. 36579). Known only from the São Francisco river floodplain between the city of Petrolina and village of Ibaré. Considered criticically endangered due to the sharp reduction of habitats (Ref. 97357). Also Ref. 27139, 40938. |
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