Poecilocharax rhizophilus
| Poecilocharax rhizophilus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Crenuchidae |
| Genus: | Poecilocharax |
| Species: | P. rhizophilus |
| Binomial name | |
| Poecilocharax rhizophilus Ohara, Pastana & Camelier, 2022 | |
Poecilocharax rhizophilus is a species of fish discovered alongside Poecilocharax callipterus.[1][2]
Description
Poecilocharax rhizophilus is found in the Apuí region of Brazil. It is around 2 centimeters long. The species is bright amber yellow-brown like other fish in the area. Males have dark streaks on the dorsal fin and anal fins.[3]
References
- ^ "Two newly described Amazon fish species are on the verge of extinction -". New Scientist. 2022-05-16. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
- ^ Willian M Ohara; Murilo Pastana; Priscila Camelier (16 May 2022). "The monophyly of Crenuchinae and description of two new species of Poecilocharax (Teleostei: Crenuchidae) based on phenotypic and genotypic evidence". Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. 197 (2): 442–473. doi:10.1093/zoolinnean/zlac026. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ "Two New Fish Species Discovered in Brazil". Breaking Science News | Sci-News.com. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 2022-05-26.