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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) >
Cyprinodontiformes (Rivulines, killifishes and live bearers) >
Rivulidae (Rivulines)
Etymology: Rivulus: Latin, rivus = stream (Ref. 45335). More on author: Poey.
Environment / Climate / Range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 7.0; dH range: 7 - 9; non-migratory. Tropical; 22°C - 24°C (Ref. 1672), preferred ?
Central America: coastal river basins of Cuba.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 5.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 36579)
Found in upland streams (Ref. 4537). Abundant in rivers and lakes with clear and abundant vegetation (Ref. 13498). Not a seasonal killifish. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium (Ref. 27139).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Costa, W.J.E.M., 2003. Rivulidae (South American Annual Fishes). p. 526-548. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil. (Ref. 36579)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)
CITES (Ref. 94142)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Aquarium: commercial
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