Microdesmidae

Shortfin minidartfish

Aioliops brachypterus

Endemic lagoon fish with a yellow side stripe

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Pacific Ocean
• Elongated
• Small
• Tropical fish

Aioliops brachypterus, commonly known as the shortfin minidartfish, is a species of dartfish endemic to the lagoons of Miniloc Island, El Nido, Philippines. It is a small fish measuring around 17 to 24 mm (0.67 to 0.94 in) in length. It has a grayish to pink body with a bright yellow stripe on the side and a dark spot on the tail fin.