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Pituna brevirostrata
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Pituna brevirostrata (Pituna brevirostrata) specimen
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Rivulidae

Pituna brevirostrata

Pituna brevirostrata

Two Point Six Centimeters Rivulid Fish from the Brazilian Coast

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

Pituna brevirostrata is a freshwater fish found around South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 2.6 cm.

Family
Rivulidae
Genus
Pituna
Maximum length
2.6 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
South America: known only from the type locality, a temporary lagoon in the rio Meia Ponte floodpalins in Brazil.
Conservation status
VUVulnerable
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