Paedocyprididae

Paedocypris micromegethes

Paedocypris micromegethes

One Point Two Centimeters Paedocypridid Fish

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Freshwater fish
• Southeast Asia
• Small
• Tropical fish

Paedocypris micromegethes, the Malaysian paedocypris, is a species of cyprinid fish endemic to Sarawak in East Malaysia, where it is found in peat swamps. It is one of the smallest vertebrates in the world, with females reaching a maximum size of 11.6 mm.