Family: |
Anablepidae (Four-eyed fishes, onesided livebearers & white-eye), subfamily: Anablepinae |
Max. size: |
3.7 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.18 cm SL (female) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Southern Brazil. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal soft rays: 10-10. Distinguished by the following combination of characters: distinct, horizontal, dash-shaped markings on sides, one to three scales in length, forming four or five irregular rows; distinct, rounded spot on dorsal pectoral-fin base; absence of distinct swelling between urogenital opening and anterior base of anal fin in females. |
Biology: |
Inhabit streams. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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