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Cynodonichthys fuscolineatus (Bussing, 1980) |
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photo by
Vermeulen, F. |
| Family: | Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Rivulinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Atlantic river basins of Costa Rica. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Mainly in waters of moderate to high current velocity between 525 and 695 m elevation, also abundant in a pool with much vegetation and little current. More abundant in waters of greater current velocity. Always swims near a grass or undergrowth refuge over muddy or sand bottoms. Eats aquatic insects (Ref. 36880). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 24 September 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||