Phalloceros mikrommatos Lucinda, 2008
Seguro toothcarp
Phalloceros mikrommatos
photo by Lucinda, P.H.F.

Family:  Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae
Max. size:  2.04 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.7 cm SL (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Rio João de Tiba drainage in Bahia, Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal soft rays: 9-11; Vertebrae: 31-32. Diagnosed from other species of the genus Phalloceros by the first gonapophysis angled 5-15 degrees relative to vertebral column and second gonapophysis angled zero-15 degrees relative to vertebral column. Differs further from its congeners, except Phalloceros leticiae and Phalloceros ocellatus, by the roundish to round and well-defined ocellated lateral spot. Distinguished from Phalloceros leticiae and Phalloceros ocellatus by the number of anal-fin rays in females (11 vs. 10, respectively) (Ref. 76852). Description: Pectoral fin with 6-7 branched rays; longitudinal series of scales 28; transverse series of scales 7 (Ref. 76852).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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