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Cynolebias porosus Steindachner, 1876 |
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photo by
Valdesalici, S. |
| Family: | Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Cynolebiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | South America: São Francisco river floodplain in Brazil. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-18; Anal soft rays: 18-22; Vertebrae: 33-37. Differs from all species of Cynolebias by having the upper jaw ventrally displaced (Ref. 97357). Snout gently pointed with lower jaw not elongated; scaled anal-fin base; caudal and pectoral fins rounded (Ref. 40938). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits river floodplain (Ref. 97357). Bottom spawner, 5-7 months incubation. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 May 2022 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||