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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) > Cyprinodontiformes (Rivulines, killifishes and live bearers) > Rivulidae (Rivulines)
Etymology: Rivulus: Latin, rivus = stream (Ref. 45335); azurescens: The specific name alludes to the iridescent reflecting 'azure blue' color on the sides in males and in a lesser degree also in females.

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Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.8 - ?. Tropical; 20°C - ? (Ref. 95022), preferred ?

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South America: Colombia.

Size / Weight / Age

Maturity: L_m ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 5.7 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 95022)

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Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 16; Vertebrae: 33

Inhabits a steep mountain creek under primary forest canopy with clear swift running water, stony cascading profile, no aquatic vegetation, temperature 20 °C at 19.45 hours and pH 5.8 (Ref. 95022).

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Vermeulen, F.B.M., 2013. Four new species of Rivulus Poey, 1860, subgenus Cynodonichthys Meek, 1904 (Teleostei: Cyprinidontiformes: Rivulidae) from the Magdalena River Basin, Central Colombia, including notes on Rivulus (Cynodonichthys) elegans Steindachner, 1880. pp. 42-63. In J.H. Huber. Killi-data series. 2013 Edition. France: Paris, 64 p. (Ref. 95022)

IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)

Not Evaluated

CITES (Ref. 94142)

Not Evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

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Rivulus azurescens Vermeulen, 2013