Species:  Rivulus magdalenae
Description: Eigenmann & Henn, 1916
Etymology: Magdalena rivulus
References: Dr Lothar Seegers, Killifishes of the World: New World Killis, Aqualog Verlag pg 145

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Abstract:  
Synonyms:
  • "Magdalena rivulus"
  • "Rivulus de cola barrada"
  • Type Locality:  
    Distribution: Drainage area of the Rio Magdalena in Colombia.
    Biotope: Like all Rivulus, Rivulus magdalenae, comes from slow flowing, shallow waters.
    Size: Males: 8 cm, females: 7.5 cm
    Characteristics:  
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    History:
  • McKee (1976,1977b)
  • Mecca (1972,1977b)
  • Gallery:  
    Populations:
  • "Angel Falls" (Rio Churún, Canaima National Park, S.E. Venezuela)
  • "Armenia"
  • "Baywa"
  • "Honda"
  • "Villavicencio"
  • Breeding: This species is a top spawner. They can live up to 4 or 5 years.
    Incubation:  
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    Remarks:  
    Contributors: David Baker
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    Rivulus magdalenae by Bernhard Schwabe DKG
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