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Poecilocharax rhizophilus

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Poecilocharax rhizophilus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
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

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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

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  1. ^ "Two newly described Amazon fish species are on the verge of extinction -". New Scientist. 2022-05-16. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Two New Fish Species Discovered in Brazil". Breaking Science News | Sci-News.com. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 2022-05-26.