MALE Nematolebias papilliferus, image by Paul Barrow

Nematolebias papilliferus    Costa, 2002
Synonyms: none
Common Name: none
Family: Rivulidae
Continent: South America
Distribution: Brazil
Habitat: temporary, freshwater pools
Food: small live foods
Water Temperature: 21-26°C
Water Chemistry: pH 6.0-7.0
Size:    Males [80mm]    Females [80mm]
FBAS Class: F
Temperament: best kept with own species
Aquarium Size: 30cm or longer
Gender Differences: males much more colourful with extended fins
Breeding: easy; egglayer
Additional Information: An annual fish which lays its eggs in a layer of peat, the eggs have to be dried for about 2 months before re-wetting. The picture shows an albino male, natural colored fish strongly resemble Nematolebias whitei 

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