Hypsolebias hellneri (Berkenkamp, 1993)
photo by Carvalho, T.M.A.

Family:  Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Cynolebiinae
Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  South America: São Francisco River basin, Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Bottom spawner, 6 months. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (B2ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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