Poecilocharax rhizophilus explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: . 2022-05-16 . Two newly described Amazon fish species are on the verge of extinction - . 2022-05-26 . en-US.
  2. The monophyly of Crenuchinae and description of two new species of Poecilocharax (Teleostei: Crenuchidae) based on phenotypic and genotypic evidence . Willian M Ohara . Murilo Pastana . Priscila Camelier. . 10.1093/zoolinnean/zlac026 . 16 May 2022 . 197 . 2 . 442–473 . 27 May 2022.
  3. Web site: Two New Fish Species Discovered in Brazil . 2022-05-26 . Breaking Science News Sci-News.com . 17 May 2022 . en-US.

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