Brachyrhaphis rhabdophora
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cyprinodontiformes |
| Family: | Poeciliidae |
| Genus: | Brachyrhaphis |
| Species: | B. rhabdophora
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| Brachyrhaphis rhabdophora | |
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Brachyrhaphis rhabdophora, commonly known as the lace brachy, is a poeciliid fish from Costa Rica.[3]
B. rhabdophora is similar to B. roseni, with a shorter gonopodium than B. olomina. The species grows to 6 cm (2.4 in). It has a straight or a slightly arched profile and up to 12 vertical stripes on the sides, which are more conspicuous in males and may be absent in large females. A half of the dorsal fin is yellow or orange, and the fin has a dark margin. The margin of the caudal fin is also yellow or orange; males additionally have a dark band before the margin. The anal fin is yellow with a dark blotch.[3]
B. rhabdophora prefers waters with low to moderate current and is only rarely found in fast flowing waters. The species primarily inhabits the surface and midwaters of creeks and brooks Its habitats are between 3 and 540 m (10 and 1,770 ft) above sea level, and temperature ranges from 22 to 30 °C (72 to 86 °F).[3]
B. rhabdophora is endemic to Costa Rica. It is found on the Pacific slope between the Parrita River drainage and the Térraba River.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Angulo, A.; Lyons, T.J. (2020). "Brachyrhaphis rhabdophora". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T164691400A164691526. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T164691400A164691526.en. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ Regan, C. Tate (1908). "A collection of freshwater fishes made by Mr. C. F. Underwood in Costa Rica". Annals and Magazine of Natural History. 2 (11): 455–464 [457]. doi:10.1080/00222930808692515.
- ^ a b c d Bussing, William A. (1998). Freshwater fishes of Costa Rica. Editorial Universidad de Costa Rica. pp. 204–205. ISBN 9977674892.