Cynodonichthys fuscolineatus (Bussing, 1980)
Cynodonichthys fuscolineatus
photo by Vermeulen, F.

 Family:  Rivulidae (Rivulines)
 Max. size:  7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic, non-migratory
 Distribution:  Central America: Atlantic river basins of Costa Rica.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Mainly in waters of moderate to high current velocity between 525 and 695 m elevation, also abundant in a pool with much vegetation and little current. More abundant in waters of greater current velocity. Always swims near a grass or undergrowth refuge over muddy or sand bottoms. Eats aquatic insects (Ref. 36880). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Bailly, Nicolas - 16.09.98
 Modified by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 23.10.12

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