Austrofundulus limnaeus Schultz, 1949
Austrofundulus limnaeus
photo by Terceira, A.C.

Family:  Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Rivulinae
Max. size:  8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  South America: Maracaibo Lake and Amazon River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Bottom spawner, 4-6 months incubation. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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