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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) > Cyprinodontiformes (Rivulines, killifishes and live bearers) > Poeciliidae (Poeciliids) > Poeciliinae
Etymology: Brachyrhaphis: Greek, brachys, eia = short + Greek, raphis = needle (Ref. 45335); roswithae: Named in honor of Roswitha Etzel, Cuxhaven (Ref. 42972).

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Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 6.8 - 9.2; non-migratory. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C (Ref. 42972), preferred ?

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Central America: Panama.

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Maturity: L_m ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 5.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 50894)

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Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Vertebrae: 27 - 29. Pronounced dark brown reticulum along the body sides, often with a crescent tail pattern (Ref. 42972).

Inhabits small rivers; adults found in schools (Ref. 42972).

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Meyer, M.K. and V. Etzel, 1998. Notes on the genus Brachyrhaphis Regan 1913, with the description of a new species from Panama. Senckenb. Biol. 77(2):155-160. (Ref. 42972)

IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)

Data deficient (DD)

CITES (Ref. 94142)

Not Evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

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Brachyrhaphis roswithae Meyer & Etzel, 1998