Species:  Aphyolebias wischmanni
Description: Seegers, 1983
Etymology: "Wischmann's Longfin"
References: Seegers, L. (1983b): Pterolebias wischmanni nov. spec. aus dem Ucayali-Einzug in Peru (Pisces: Atheriniformes: Rivulinae). - Deutsche Killifisch Gemein., J., 15 (5): 67-74.
Dr Lothar Seegers, Killifishes of the World: New World Killis, Aqualog Verlag pg 86.
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Abstract:  
Synonyms:
  • "Spangled Longfin Killie"
  • Pterolebias sp. "Amaquiria"
  • Pterolebias wischmanni
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    Type Locality: Amaquiria, Province of Ucayali, Peru
    Distribution: Rio Ucayali basin, central Peru
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    Size: Males 7 - 14 cm, females 6 - 9 cm
    Characteristics: Cigar-shaped body.
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    History:
  • Description (Seegers, 1983)
  • Pterolebias wischmanni Lazara (1984):127
  • Axelrod et al. (1989):274
  • Riehl & Baensch (1991):528
  • Aphyolebias genus (Costa, 1998)
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    Breeding: Tank size 20L or more. Keep in soft, neutral water at a temperature of 24 - 27șC. Bottom spawner, plower. 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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