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Pterolebias longipinnis Garman, 1895 Longfin killie |
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photo by
Terceira, A.C. |
| Family: | Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Rivulinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7; dH range: 5 - 8, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Amazon and Paraguay River basins. | |||
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| Biology: | Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects (Ref. 7020). Bottom spawner, 3 months incubation. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||