Cynodonichthys hildebrandi (Myers, 1927)
photo by Vermeulen, F.

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:   
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)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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