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Nannostomus mortenthaleri (PAEPKE & ARENDT, 2001) - Coral Red Pencilfish

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Nannostomus mortenthaleri (PAEPKE & ARENDT, 2001) – Coral Red Pencilfish

13 April, 2023Tetra 0

Synonyms Nannostomus marginatus mortenthaleri Paepke & Arendt 2001 Etymology Nannostomus: from the Latin nannus, meaning ‘small’, and Greek stoma, meaning ‘mouth’, in reference to the small mouthparts of member species. Mortenthaleri: named for Martin Mortenthaler, who discovered this species. Classification Order: Characiformes Family: Lebiasinidae Distribution The type locality of this species is located in the village of Alvarenga, Loreto, Province of […]

Aphyocharax nattereri (STEINDACHNER, 1882) - Dawn Tetra

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Aphyocharax nattereri (STEINDACHNER, 1882) – Dawn Tetra

9 April, 2023Tetra 0

Classification Aphyocharax nattereri is a small freshwater fish species that is native to South America, specifically the Amazon Basin and coastal rivers of Brazil. This species is a member of the Characidae family, which is part of the larger order of Characiformes. The Characidae family is one of the largest families of freshwater fish, with […]

Nannostomus unifasciatus (STEINDACHNER, 1876) - One-lined Pencilfish

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Nannostomus unifasciatus (STEINDACHNER, 1876) – One-lined Pencilfish

7 April, 2023Tetra 0

Synonyms Poecilobrycon ocellatus Eigenmann, 1909 Etymology The name “Nannostomus” originates from the combination of the Latin term “nannus,” which signifies “small,” and the Greek term “stoma,” which means “mouth.” This nomenclature is attributed to the diminutive size of the mouthparts in the species belonging to this genus. The name “Unifasciatus,” on the other hand, is derived […]

Hyphessobrycon amandae (GÉRY & UJ 1987) - Ember Tetra

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Hyphessobrycon amandae (GÉRY & UJ 1987) – Ember Tetra

7 April, 2023Tetra 0

Etymology The name Hyphessobrycon is derived from the Ancient Greek words υπελάσσων (hyphesson), meaning ‘of lesser stature’, which is used as a prefix in this case, and the generic name Brycon. Classification Order: Characiformes Family: Characidae Distribution The type locality of H. amandae is the Rio das Mortes, which is located approximately 100 km before its confluence […]

Nannostomus eques (STEINDACHNER, 1876) - Hockeystick Pencilfish

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Nannostomus eques (STEINDACHNER, 1876) – Hockeystick Pencilfish

9 April, 2023Tetra 0

Synonyms Poeciliobrycon eques (Steindachner, 1876); Poeciliobrycon auratus Eigenmann, 1909 Etymology The genus name “Nannostomus” is made up of two separate words – “nannus” and “stoma.” “Nannus” is a Latin word that means “small,” while “stoma” is a Greek word that means “mouth.” Therefore, the name “Nannostomus” is a combination of these two words and is used to […]

Nannostomus beckfordi (GÜNTHER, 1872) - Golden Pencilfish

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Nannostomus beckfordi (GÜNTHER, 1872) – Golden Pencilfish

2 April, 2023Tetra 0

Synonyms Nannostomus anomalus Steindachner, 1876; Nannostomus aripirangensis Meinken, 1931; Nannostomus simplex Eigenmann, 1909; Nannostomus beckfordi surinami Hoedeman, 1954 Etymology The scientific name “Nannostomus” comes from a combination of two words: “nannus”, which means small in Latin, and “stoma”, which means mouth in Greek. This name refers to the small size of the mouthparts of the fish species belonging to […]

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Carnegiella marthae (MYERS, 1927) Blackwing Hatchetfish

29 March, 2023Tetra 0

Etymology In 1909, C.H. Eigenmann created the genus Carnegiella for the species C. strigata, which was previously known as Gasteropelecus strigatus. The name “Carnegiella” was chosen in honor of Miss Margaret Carnegie and reflects the elegant nature of these fish. Classification Order: Characiformes Family: Gasteropelecidae Distribution The type locality for this species is located in Caño de […]

Nannostomus digrammus (FOWLER, 1913) - Twostripe Pencilfish

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Nannostomus digrammus (FOWLER, 1913) – Twostripe Pencilfish

29 March, 2023Tetra 0

Synonyms Poeciliobrycon digrammus Fowler, 1913 Etymology Nannostomus: from the Latin nannus, meaning ‘small‘, and Greek stoma, meaning ‘mouth’, in reference to the small mouthparts of member species. Classification Order: Characiformes Family: Lebiasinidae Distribution This fish is indigenous to the central Amazon basin and has been documented in the Madeira, Branco, Trombetas, and Tapajós river systems as well as the Rupununi basin […]

Nannostomus harrisoni (EIGENMANN, 1909) - Blackstripe Pencilfish

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Nannostomus harrisoni (EIGENMANN, 1909) – Blackstripe Pencilfish

28 March, 2023Tetra 0

Synonyms Archicheir minutus Eigenmann, 1909; Poeciliobrycon harrisoni Eigenmann, 1909 Etymology The genus Nannostomus is derived from two different languages, Latin and Greek. The first part of the name, “nannus,” is a Latin word that means “small.” The second part of the name, “stoma,” is a Greek word that means “mouth.” The name was chosen because the member […]

Nannostomus marginatus (EIGENMANN, 1909) - Dwarf Pencilfish

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Nannostomus marginatus (EIGENMANN, 1909) – Dwarf Pencilfish

28 March, 2023Tetra 0

Synonyms Nannostomus marginatus picturatus Hoedeman, 1954 Etymology The name “Nannostomus” is derived from the Latin word “nannus”, which means “small”, and the Greek word “stoma”, which means “mouth”. This name refers to the small mouthparts of the species belonging to this genus. The species name “marginatus” is also derived from Latin, meaning “with a distinct margin, […]

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