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Rivulus azurescens Vermeulen, 2013 |
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photo by
Vermeulen, F. |
| Family: | Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Rivulinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.66 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.8 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Colombia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal soft rays: 16-16; Vertebrae: 33-33 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits a steep mountain creek under primary forest canopy with clear swift running water, stony cascading profile, no aquatic vegetation, temperature 20 °C at 19.45 hours and pH 5.8 (Ref. 95022). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||