Austrolebias monstrosus (Huber, 1995)

Family:  Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Cynolebiinae
Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  South America: Paraguay River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Bottom spawner, 3 months incubation. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 16 December 2020 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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