Simpsonichthys stellatus (Costa & Brasil, 1994)
Simpsonichthys stellatus
photo by Vermeulen, F.

Family:  Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Cynolebiinae
Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  South America: Middle São Francisco River basin, Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Bottom spawner, ? months incubation (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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