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Aphyolebias peruensis (Myers, 1954) Peruvian longfin |
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photo by
Van der Zee, J.R. |
| Family: | Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Rivulinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 12, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Amazon River Basin. | |||
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| Biology: | Bottom spawner, 9 months incubation. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 April 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||