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Matilebias alexandri (Castello & López, 1974) |
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photo by
Terceira, A.C. |
| Family: | Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Cynolebiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7; dH range: 5 - 8, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Uruguay River basin in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. | |||
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| Biology: | Bottom spawner, 2-3 months incubation. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 10 December 2020 (A2ce) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||