Green rivulus (Rivulus cylindraceus)

Scientific name: Rivulus cylindraceus Poey, 1860

The Green rivulus (Rivulus cylindraceus) is a freshwater fish of the family Rivulidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–24°C (72–75°F). Native range: Central America, coastal river basins of Cuba.

Green rivulus care at a glance

Temperature
22–24°C (72–75°F)

Biology

Found in upland streams. Abundant in rivers and lakes with clear and abundant vegetation. Not a seasonal killifish. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Rivulus cylindraceus
Family
Rivulidae (Rivulines)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.5
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 7.0; dH range: 7 - 9 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: coastal river basins of Cuba.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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