Notholebias minimus (Myers, 1942)
Barredtail pearlfish
Notholebias minimus
photo by Sazima, I.

Family:  Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Cynolebiinae
Max. size:  4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 6.5; dH range: 10, non-migratory
Distribution:  South America: Atlantic coastal river basins in Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Bottom spawner,10 months incubation. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (B1ab(i,ii,iii,iv)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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