Potamorrhaphis Explained

Potamorrhaphis is a genus of freshwater needlefishes native to South America.

Species

Four recognized species are in this genus:

• Potamorrhaphis eigenmanni A. Miranda-Ribeiro, 1915
• Potamorrhaphis guianensis (Jardine, 1843)
• Potamorrhaphis labiatus Sant'Anna, Delapieve & R. E. dos Reis, 2012^[1]
• Potamorrhaphis petersi Collette, 1974

Notes and References

1. Sant'Anna, V.B., Delapieve, M.L.S. & Reis, R.E. (2012): A New Species of Potamorrhaphis (Beloniformes: Belonidae) from the Amazon Basin. Copeia, 2012 (4): 663-669.