Rachovia pyropunctata Taphorn & Thomerson, 1978
Rachovia pyropunctata
photo by Vermeulen, F.

Family:  Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Rivulinae
Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  South America: Maracaibo Lake basin in Venezuela.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Bottom spawner, 4 months incubation. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 August 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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