Gymnolebias gymnoventris
Gymnolebias gymnoventris (Amato, 1986)
Gymnolebias gymnoventris
photo by Terceira, A.C.


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Family:  Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Cynolebiinae
Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  South America: Laguna dos Patos basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Bottom spawner, 4 months. Is 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


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