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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) Login to view the 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.
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Last Update	2025 Jan 01 12:51 (species record created: 2012 Feb 12 15:22)