Paedocypris micromegethes

Paedocypris micromegethes

One Point Two Centimeters Paedocypridid Fish

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Southeast Asia
Small
Tropical fish

Paedocypris micromegethes, the Malaysian paedocypris, is a species of cyprinid fish endemic to Sarawak in East Malaysia, where it is found in peat swamps. It is one of the smallest vertebrates in the world, with females reaching a maximum size of 11.6 mm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Paedocyprididae
Genus: Paedocypris
Maximum length: 1.2 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Southeast Asia: Malaysia.
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

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