Nannostomus grandis
Nannostomus grandis is a freshwater species of fish belonging to the characin family Lebiasinidae.[1] This species is closely related to Nannostomus beckfordi, being somewhat similar in coloration, but with a more elongated body. It has been described as the largest member of the genus; however, N. harrisoni consistently reaches a mature length in excess of 60 mm and is the more likely claimant for that distinction. It was only recently formally described by Zarske,[2] although the author reports it probably had been assumed to be a form of N. beckfordi in the past and had even been exported for the aquarium trade at times. It is native to Brazil and currently has no accepted common name.
| Nannostomus grandis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Lebiasinidae |
| Genus: | Nannostomus |
| Species: | N. grandis |
| Binomial name | |
| Nannostomus grandis Zarske, 2011 | |
References
- "Fishbase report Nannostomus grandis". Retrieved Feb 14, 2012.
- "Nannostomus grandis spec. nov. – ein neuter Ziersalmler aus Brasilien mit Bemerkungen zu N. beckfordi GÜNTHER,1872, N. anomalus STEINDACHNER, 1876 und N. aripirangensis MEINKEN,1931 (Teleostei: Characiformes: Lebiasinidae)" (PDF). Retrieved Feb 14, 2012.
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