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Scientific Name | Nannostomus minimus Eigenmann, 1909 |
Common Names | Least Pencilfish Kleiner Ziersalmler (Germany) |
Type Locality | Erukin, Guyana. |
Pronunciation | nan oss tow muss. |
Etymology | Latin, nannus = small + Greek, stoma = mouth. |
Species Information | |
Size | 23mm or 0.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Sexing | Females, when in good condition, have a fuller body. Males tend to have brighter colours, typically a lot more red in the colouration. |
Habitat Information | |
Distribution | South America: Potaro and Mazaruni River basins in Guyana. Guyana Waters, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas, Essequibo, Potaro (click on these areas to find other species found there) Guyana Waters, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas, Essequibo, Mazaruni (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map. |
IUCN Red List Category | Least Concern, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020. |
Husbandry Information | |
Suggested Tankmates | Avoid boisterous tankmates, this is a small slow moving species that shoals. |
Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
Further Information | |
Reference | Annals of the Carnegie Museum v. 6 (no. 1), pp 42. |
Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
Wishlists | Love this species? Click the heart to add it to your wish list. There is no wish to keep this species. |
Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There is but a single record of this fish being seen, view it. |
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Last Update | 2020 Oct 12 23:08 (species record created: 2012 Feb 12 15:22) |