Species:  Aphyolebias rubrocaudatus
Description: Seegers, 1984
Etymology: "Redfin Longfin"
References: Seegers, L. (1984b): Ein neuer Rivuline aus Peru: Pterolebias rubrocaudatus (Pisces: Atheriniformes: Rivulinae). - Bonn. zool. Beitr., 35 (1-3): 243-250.
Dr Lothar Seegers, Killifishes of the World: New World Killis, Aqualog Verlag pg 86.
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Abstract:  
Synonyms:
  • "Redfin Longfin"
  • Pterolebias rubrocaudatus
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    Type Locality: Puerto Maldonado, Province of Madre de Dios, Peru
    Distribution: Southern Peru
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    Size: Males 5 - 7 cm, females 4 - 5 cm
    Characteristics: Cigar-shaped body. Smallest of the Apholebias species.
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    History:
  • Description (Seegers, 1984)
  • Aphyolebias genus (Costa, 1998)
  • Seegers (2000):86
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    Breeding: Tank size 10L or more. Keep in soft, neutral water at a temperature of 24 - 27șC. Bottom spawner, may be a plower or diver. Not aggressive when given enough space. Some eggs often lie dormant so re-wetting is recommended. They are not easy to breed needing patience and the egg development is very slow and variable.
    Incubation: [21 - 24șC] 5 - 8 months
    [24 - 27șC] 14 weeks
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