Cynodonichthys glaucus
Cynodonichthys glaucus (Bussing, 1980)


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Family:  Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Rivulinae
Max. size:  5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  Central America: Pacific coastal river basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Recorded in brooks and creeks between 540 and 680 m elevation, tolerates low temperatures and currents of low to moderate velocity. Eats terrestrial and aquatic insects (Ref. 36880). Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 11 September 2019 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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