Biology:Poecilocharax callipterus
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Short description: Brazilian species of fish
| Poecilocharax callipterus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Crenuchidae |
| Genus: | Poecilocharax |
| Species: | P. callipterus
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| Poecilocharax callipterus Ohara, Pastana & Camelier 2022
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Poecilocharax callipterus is a species of fish named after its elongated dorsal fins and anal fins.[1] P. callipterus is the first species of crenuchinae discovered after a gap of 57 years..[2] Poecilocharax rhizophilus was also discovered moments later.
Description
Poecilocharax callipterus lives in the Apuí region of Brazil . The species is around 3 centimeters long and has a mixture of red long fins, and a black spot on its tail. P. callipterus has also been found with vibrant orange coloration.[2]Template:Unreliable source inline
References
- ↑ "Poecilocharax callipterus" (in en). https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/photos/poecilocharax-callipterus-0.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Pskhun (2022-05-17). "Species New to Science: [Ichthyology • 2022 Poecilocharax callipterus & P. rhizophilus • The Monophyly of Crenuchinae and Description of Two New Species of Poecilocharax (Characiformes: Crenuchidae) based on Phenotypic and Genotypic Evidence"]. http://novataxa.blogspot.com/2022/05/poecilocharax.html.
Wikidata ☰ Q112146035 entry
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