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Poecilocharax rhizophilus

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May 16, 2022

Murilo N.L. Pastana & Willian M. Ohara

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The recently described Poecilocharax rhizophilus, female specimen. Adults of this species are considered miniature fish since they are never longer than one inch. Fish size ~2 centimeters.

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