Cynolebias Perforatus
📖 Overview
Cynolebias Perforatus (Cynolebias perforatus), first described by Costa & Brasil, 1991 is a small fish in the family Rivulidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 12.00 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): 15 - 18; Anal soft rays: 17 - 21; Vertebrae: 35 - 37. Supraorbital neuromasts 32-38. Dorsal fin of males with long filamentous rays. Scaled anal-fin base. Contact organs on inner surface of most or all rays of pectoral fin of male. Dorsal-fin rays 16-18 in males, 15-17 in females; anal-fin rays 19-21 in males, 17-20 in females; caudal-fin rays 32-35. Snout gently pointed with lower jaw slightly elongated .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cynolebias Perforatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: Middle São Francisco River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Cynolebias Perforatus.
🔍 Similar Species
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