Laimosemion rectocaudatus (Fels & de Rham, 1981)
Laimosemion rectocaudatus
photo by JJPhoto

Family:  Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Rivulinae
Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  South America: Amazon River basin, Peru.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 April 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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