Rio pearlfish

Nematolebias whitei

Eight Centimeters Rivulid Fish from the Brazilian Coast

Rio pearlfish is a freshwater fish found around South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 8 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Killifishes and Livebearers
Family: Rivulidae
Genus: Nematolebias
Maximum length: 8 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: South America: Laguna de Araruama basin, Das Ostras River basin, coastal plains adjacent to the mouth of São João River in Brazil.

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