Family: |
Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Rivulinae |
Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
South America: Maracaibo Lake basin in Venezuela. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Bottom spawner, 4 months incubation. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 August 2017 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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