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Lyrefin pearlfish (Simpsonichthys boitonei)
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Lyrefin pearlfish (Simpsonichthys boitonei) specimen
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Rivulidae

Lyrefin pearlfish

Simpsonichthys boitonei

Five Point Five Centimeters Rivulid Fish from the Brazilian Coast

  • Tropical
  • Upper river
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • South America
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Lyrefin pearlfish is a freshwater fish found around South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 5.5 cm.

Family
Rivulidae
Maximum length
5.5 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
South America: Upper Paraná River basin in Brazil.

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