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Neofundulus
''Neofundulus'' is a genus of fish in the family (biology), family Rivulidae. These annual killifish are Endemism, endemic to the Paraguay River, Paraguay, Guaporé River, Guaporé, Mamoré River, Mamoré and São Francisco River, São Francisco basins in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay.Nielsen, D.T.B. & Brousseau, R. (2013): Description of a new species of annual fish of the genus ''Neofundulus'' (Cyprinodontiformes: Rivulidae) from the upper río Mamoré basin, Bolivia. ''aqua, International Journal of Ichthyology, 19 (3): 109-114.'' They inhabit temporary waters, such as swamps or ponds, that typically are located in open habitats like grassland. Once the water disappears, the adults die, but the eggs that have been laid in the bottom remain, only hatching after several months when the water returns. They are small fish, with the largest species up to in total length. Species There are currently 8 recognized species in this genus: * ''Neofundulus acutirostratus'' W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neofundulus Aureomaculatus
''Neofundulus'' is a genus of fish in the family (biology), family Rivulidae. These annual killifish are Endemism, endemic to the Paraguay River, Paraguay, Guaporé River, Guaporé, Mamoré River, Mamoré and São Francisco River, São Francisco basins in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay.Nielsen, D.T.B. & Brousseau, R. (2013): Description of a new species of annual fish of the genus ''Neofundulus'' (Cyprinodontiformes: Rivulidae) from the upper río Mamoré basin, Bolivia. ''aqua, International Journal of Ichthyology, 19 (3): 109-114.'' They inhabit temporary waters, such as swamps or ponds, that typically are located in open habitats like grassland. Once the water disappears, the adults die, but the eggs that have been laid in the bottom remain, only hatching after several months when the water returns. They are small fish, with the largest species up to in total length. Species There are currently 8 recognized species in this genus: * ''Neofundulus acutirostratus'' W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |