slender pencilfish

Pyrrhulina elongata

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

Pyrrhulina elongata is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Lebiasinidae, which includes the pencilfishes, splash tetras and related fishes. This species is found in the Amazon basin, specifically within the Tapajós basin, in creeks and in small ponds. They grow no more than 3.7 centimetres (1.5 in).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Lebiasinidae
Genus: Pyrrhulina
Maximum length: 3.7 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: South America: Rio Tapajós basin, Brazil.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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