Simpsonichthys delucai explained

Simpsonichthys delucai is a species of killifish in the family Rivulidae.[1] It is found in Brazil.

Description

Simpsonichthys delucai reaches a standard length of 2.8cm (01.1inches).

Etymology

The fish is named in honor of Andre C. De Luca of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, who was the first collector of this species.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Costa, W.J.E.M., 2003. The Simpsonichthys flavicaudatus species group (Cyprinodontiformes: Rivulidae: Cynolebiatinae): phylogenetic relationships, taxonomic revision and biogeography. Ichthyol. Explor. Freshwat. 14(1):31-60.
  2. Web site: Order CYPRINODONTIFORMES: Family RIVULIDAE . 30 April 2022 . Christopher Scharpf . Kenneth J. Lazara . amp . The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database . Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara . 22 September 2018.

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