Family: |
Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Cynolebiinae |
Max. size: |
3.8 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.7 cm SL (female) |
Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Brazil. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-19; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 23-24; Vertebrae: 28-28. Having 17-20 supraorbital neuromasts and 5-9 neuromasts per scale of lateral line; dark spots on the entire caudal fin of male; pectoral fin length of male 19.8-22.5% SL; longitudinal rows of spots on body of male, pale golden anteriorly and light blue posteriorly; pelvic fin length 6.0-7.7% SL in male, and 6.4-7.4 in female; dark brown irregular marks on dorsum below dorsal fin of male; dorsal head profile of adult male slightly concave; lateral body stripes of male dark reddish brown; caudal fin of male without a bright blue zone along posterior margin of the fin (Ref. 42931). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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