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Cynodonichthys uroflammeus (Bussing, 1980) |
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photo by
Vermeulen, F. |
| Family: | Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Rivulinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Costa Rica. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabit puddles, swamps and brooks of low to moderate velocity. Recorded between 750 and 1100 m elevation. Feed on insects (Ref. 36880). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 13 September 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||