Family: |
Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Rivulinae |
Max. size: |
9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Central America: Panama and Costa Rica. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Recorded between 10 and 1220 m elevation in swamps, creeks or brooks and most abundant in waters of little current. Eats insects (Ref. 36880). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 September 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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