Micromoema xiphophora

(Micromoema xiphophora)

Description

Micromoema xiphophora is a species of aplocheilid fish endemic to the Orinoco River basin in Venezuela where it is found in small pools in the forest. This annual killifish grows to a total length of 6 cm (2.4 in). This species is the only known member of its genus.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Cyprinodontiformes
Family:Rivulidae
Genus:Micromoema
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