Dec 10, 2017
Nannostomus trifasciatus GOLD by Jérôme Picard
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Nannostomus trifasciatus GOLD by Jérôme Picard
Three-Lined Pencilfish
Nannostomus trifasciatus
Nannostomus translates into dwarf body, while trifasciatus means three banded.
Family: Lebiasinidae (Pencilfish)
Fun Fact: Their name in their native Brazil is torpedinho, which translates from Portuguese into little torpedo.
Habitat: They are endemic to freshwater ways of the Amazon Rainforest.
Ecosystem Role: They help control populations of aquatic invertebrates, while providing food for larger fish.
Conservation Status: Not Evaluated
Nannostomus trifasciatus(三線鉛筆-1) by aidsax
IMG_5065 by Lock Yee Via Flickr: Pez lapiz Nannostomus trifasciatus