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| Species: | Simpsonichthys zonatus |
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| Description: | Costa & Brasil, 1990 | |
| Etymology: | Striped Lyrefin | |
| References: | Dr Lothar Seegers, Killifishes of the World: New World Killis, Aqualog Verlag pg 189 | |
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| Abstract: | |
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| Distribution: | Minas Gerais, Brazil |
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| Size: | Males 4 - 4.5 cm, females 4.0 cm |
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| Populations: |   (Minas Gerais, Brazil)
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| Breeding: | A nice little species that are relative easy to maintain. This species breeds when the temperature is above 22C. The pair dives into the peat where the eggs are placed. The peat is dryed and stored in 2,5 - 3 months at 20-26C. The males defends small territories where other males are not tolerated. Very poor sex-ratios can appear. |
| Incubation: | 7 - 8 weeks |
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| Remarks: | Temperature: 18-28C. |
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