Titanolebias elongatus (Steindachner, 1881) |
photo by
Vermeulen, F. |
Family: | Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Cynolebiinae | |||
Max. size: | 22 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
Distribution: | South America: Lower ParanĂ¡-La Plata River basin in Argentina. | |||
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Biology: | Bottom spawner, 6 months incubation. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 19 February 2021 (B2ab(i,ii,iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |