Poecilocharax callipterus is a species of fish named after its elongated dorsal fins and anal fins.[1] P. callipterus is the first species of crenuchinae discovered after a gap of 57 years..[2] Poecilocharax rhizophilus was also discovered moments later.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Crenuchidae |
| Genus: | Poecilocharax |
| Species: | P. callipterus
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| Binomial name | |
| Poecilocharax callipterus Ohara, Pastana & Camelier 2022
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Description
editPoecilocharax callipterus lives in the Apuí region of Brazil. The species is around 3 centimeters long and has a mixture of red long fins, and a black spot on its tail. P. callipterus has also been found with vibrant orange coloration.[2][unreliable source?]
References
edit- ^ "Poecilocharax callipterus". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
- ^ a b Pskhun (2022-05-17). "Species New to Science: [Ichthyology • 2022] Poecilocharax callipterus & P. rhizophilus • The Monophyly of Crenuchinae and Description of Two New Species of Poecilocharax (Characiformes: Crenuchidae) based on Phenotypic and Genotypic Evidence". Species New to Science. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
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