Aphyolebias peruensis (Myers, 1954)
Peruvian longfin
Aphyolebias peruensis
photo by Van der Zee, J.R.

 Family:  Rivulidae (Rivulines)
 Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 12, non-migratory
 Distribution:  South America: Amazon River Basin.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Bottom spawner, 9 months incubation. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).
 IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 03.08.94
 Modified by: Torres, Armi G. - 28.11.08

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