Simpsonichthys suzarti


Species:	Simpsonichthys suzarti
Description:	Costa, 2004
Etymology:
References:	Costa, W.J.E.M.; Simpsonichthys suzarti sp. n. (Teleostei: Cyprinodontiformes: Rivulidae): a new annual fish from the Rio Pardo floodplains, northeastern Brazil; Zootaxa 468: 1-7 (2004)

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Abstract:	Member of the Simpsonichthys Carvalho species clade of South American killifishes that inhabit seasonal pools of central, N.E. and S.E. Brazil and N. Paraguay (Costa 1998, 2003). Part of the subclade, Simpsonichthys constanciae species group, that includes Simpsonichthys constanciae, Simpsonichthys bokermanni, Simpsonichthys perpendicularis and Simpsonichthys rosaceus.
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Type Locality:	Temporary pool near Canavieiras, Rio Pardo floodplains.
Distribution:	Bahia, Brazil
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Size:	Males 6 cm, females 5 cm
Characteristics:	The males of this species are distinguished by having rounded anal fin with oblique dark brown bars, alternated reddish brown and greenish blue bars down the flanks and dark brown reticulation on the dorsal fin. The tips of the dorsal and anal fins of males have filamentous rays.
Variations:	The species shows a big variation in pattern and even shape.
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Populations:	"South Bahia" CI 99 (Brazil)
Breeding:	This species breeds when the temperature is above 17C. The pair dives into the peat where the eggs are placed. The peat is dryed and stored in 3 months at 18-26C. The males defends small territories where other males are not tolerated. In a larger aquarium it can, as with most Simpsonichthys, live in groups and succesful cross-spawning can give a better off spring. This new species showed up in a pet store in Norway. It has never been found in the wild and can therefore not be described scientifically.
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Remarks:	Temperature: 14-28C.
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