Spectrolebias chacoensis (Amato, 1986)
photo by Vermeulen, F.

Family:  Rivulidae (Rivulines), subfamily: Cynolebiinae
Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  South America: Paraguay River basin, Paraguay.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Bottom spawner, 6 months incubation. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 03 February 2021 (B1ab(ii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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