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killfish (Aphyolebias obliquus)
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Rivulidae

killfish

Aphyolebias obliquus

Spotted male pectorals meet one oblique white tail stripe

  • Tropical
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • South America
  • Elongated
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

killfish is a freshwater fish found around South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 4.8 cm.

Family
Rivulidae
Maximum length
4.8 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
South America: Rio Mamore basin, Bolivian Amazon.
Conservation status
VUVulnerable

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