Pterolebias hoignei Thomerson, 1974
Pterolebias hoignei
photo by Vermeulen, F.

Family:  Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Rivulinae
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  South America: Venezuela (Orinoco basin).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabit shaded pools (Ref. 13284). Bottom spawner, 7 months incubation (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 April 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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