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List of smallest fish. The world's smallest fish depends on the measurement used. [1] Based on minimum standard length at maturity the main contenders are Paedocypris progenetica where females can reach it at 7.9 mm (0.31 in), [2][3][4] the stout infantfish (Schindleria brevipinguis) where females reach it at 7 mm (0.28 in) and males at 6.5 mm (0.
In this article, we will explore the world of the smallest fish, from where they are found to their conservation status. Forktail Blue-Eye ( Pseudomugil furcatus ) Length : Up to 4 centimeters (1.6 inches).
23 cze 2023 · The smallest known fish in the world, the Photocorynus spiniceps, is a type of angler fish. The males, which are parasitic and attach themselves to the female, are only 6.2 millimeters long. A tiny relative of the carp, the female Paedocypris progenetica has a length of 7.9-millimeters.
Our list includes eight of the smallest fish that we’ve discovered in oceans and other bodies of water around the world: Photocorynus spiniceps: 0.24 to .29 inches (6.2 to 7.3 mm) male. Stout infantfish: 0.24 to 0.26 inches (6.2 to 6.5 mm) female and 0.26 to 0.3 inches (6.5 to 7.5 mm) male.
Discover the incredible world of the Paedocypris fish, the smallest vertebrate on the planet! Dive into the swamps of Sumatra and explore the fascinating fea...
Holotype of Stout Floater, Schindleria brevipinguis, the worlds smallest fish. Image: Carl Bento© Australian Museum. Clearly, which species is smallest depends upon your definition of ‘small’. In the long run, it probably matters little which species is the smallest.
7 lip 2017 · The smallest fishes in the world are the dwarf cyprinids of the genus Paedocypris. There are three scientifically described species of these dwarfs: two from Borneo and one from Sumatra and an offshore island. They are Paedocypris carbunculus (Kalimantan Tengah, Borneo), P. micromegethes (Sarawak, Borneo), and P. progenetica (Sumatra and Bintan).
