Simpsonichthys espinhacensis
Simpsonichthys espinhacensis is a species of killifish from the family Rivulidae. It is found in the upper Jequitinhonha River basin in Minas Gerais, eastern Brazil.[1][2][3] The specific name refers to the Espinhaço Mountains where the known range of this species lies.[1]
| Simpsonichthys espinhacensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cyprinodontiformes |
| Family: | Rivulidae |
| Genus: | Simpsonichthys |
| Species: | S. espinhacensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Simpsonichthys espinhacensis | |
Description
Male Simpsonichthys espinhacensis can grow to a standard length of 46 mm (1.8 in) and females to 34 mm (1.3 in).[1]
Habitat
The species is known from wetlands at elevations of 775–800 m (2,543–2,625 ft) [[above sea level These wetlands are flooded during the rainy season and reduced to small pools and intermittent channels during the dry season. Vegetation is characterized by herbaceous and grassy plants as well as Mauritia flexuosa palms.[1]
References
- Nielsen, Dalton Tavares Bressane; Pessali, Tiago Casarim & Dutra, Guilherme Moreira (2017). "A new annual fish of the genus Simpsonichthys (Cyprinodontiformes: Cynolebiidae) from the upper Rio Jequitinhonha basin, Brazil". Zootaxa. 4263 (1): 165–172. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.4263.1.8. PMID 28609886.
- Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Simpsonichthys espinhacensis". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- "Simpsonichthys espinhacensis Nielsen, Pessali & Dutra, 2017". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
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