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Leptolebias splendens (Myers, 1942) Splendid pearlfish |
| Family: | Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Cynolebiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | South America: vicinity of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. | |||
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| Biology: | Bottom spawner, 4 months incubation. Is very difficult, experimented, to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 August 1996 (B1+2ac+3bd) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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