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The Adloff's pearlfish (Austrolebias adloffi) is a freshwater fish of the family Rivulidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
Adloff's pearlfish is a small, annual killifish (Rivulidae) from temporary pools of the coastal plain of southern Brazil and Uruguay in South America. The species grows to about 5 cm; males are dark with light-blue vertical bars, females brownish. It lives in rain pools that dry out in the dry season: the adults die, but the eggs survive dry in the mud and hatch with the next rains. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Adloff's pearlfish?
The Adloff's pearlfish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly blue and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Adloff's pearlfish live?
The Adloff's pearlfish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Adloff's pearlfish get?
The Adloff's pearlfish grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Adloff's pearlfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Adloff's pearlfish is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Austrolebias
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