Species Profile:  Rheocles vatosoa

Description

Rainbowfish native to Madagascar. Found mainly in clear streams over gravel or coarse sand in both fast rivers and small brooks. Feeds mostly on terrestrial insects, with some aquatic insect larvae.

Category:   Rainbowfish

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Madagascar

CARES Classification:  Endangered

IUCN Red List Status:  Endangered

 

Aquarists keeping this Species

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