| Family: |
Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Rivulinae |
| Max. size: |
4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Central America: Costa Rica. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits waters of lower elevation between 20N and 80 m. Found in puddles, swamps and brooks of low to moderate velocity. Eats insects (Ref. 36880). Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 26 September 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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