Leptolebias aureoguttatus (da Cruz, 1974)
photo by Van der Zee, J.R.

Family:  Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Cynolebiinae
Max. size:  4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  South America: Atlantic coastal plain basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Bottom spawner, 2-4 months incubation. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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