Papiliolebias bitteri (Costa, 1989)
Papiliolebias bitteri
photo by Vermeulen, F.

Family:  Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Rivulinae
Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  South America: Paraguay River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Bottom spawner, 3 months. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 17 December 2020 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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