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Simpsonichthys boitonei Carvalho, 1959 Lyrefin pearlfish |
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photo by
Terceira, A.C. |
| Family: | Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Cynolebiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Upper Paraná River basin in Brazil. | |||
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| Biology: | Prefers pH=6.6, Hardness=6, temp.=24°C with rocks, plants and driftwood in the aquarium environment. An egg laying, peaceful community fish (Ref. 6398). Bottom spawner, 2 months incubation. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 18 May 2022 (B1ab(iii,iv)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||