Cynolebias Gibbus

📖 Overview

Cynolebias Gibbus (Cynolebias gibbus), first described by Costa, 2001 is a small fish in the family Rivulidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 9.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Rivulidae kept in the hobby.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 18; Anal soft rays: 17 - 21; Vertebrae: 37. Central part of dorsal surface of 5th ceratobranchial deeply concave and pronounced convex dorsal profile of body above the pectoral fin base. Pectoral fin of males usually longer with tip reaching between urogenital papilla and base of 3rd anal-fin base. Small golden spots scattered over the dorsal part of body sides. Dorsal-fin rays in males, 17-18, 14-18 in females; anal-fin rays 19-21 in males, 17-20 in females; caudal-fin rays 31-32. Caudal and pectoral fins rounded. Snout gently pointed with lower jaw slightly elongated. Supraorbital neuromasts 33-35 .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cynolebias Gibbus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: middle São Francisco River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Cynolebias Gibbus.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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