Pygmy hatchetfish facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pygmy hatchetfish |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Gasteropelecidae |
| Genus: | Carnegiella |
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C. myersi
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| Carnegiella myersi Fernández-Yépez, 1950
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The pygmy hatchetfish (Carnegiella myersi) is a tiny fish that lives in Peru. It's a type of hatchetfish, known for its unique body shape that looks a bit like a hatchet blade.
This fish was named after a scientist named George S. Myers. He was an ichthyologist, which is a person who studies fish. George S. Myers helped us learn a lot about fish from South America.
Size of the Pygmy Hatchetfish
The pygmy hatchetfish is very small. It usually grows to be about 2.2 centimeters long. That's less than an inch, or about 0.9 inches! It's one of the smallest fish you might find.
Pygmy Hatchetfish in Aquariums
Pygmy hatchetfish are known for being very calm fish. They get along well with other fish in a community tank. This means they can live happily with many different kinds of fish. They are a good choice for people who like to keep peaceful fish in their home aquariums.
See also
In Spanish: Carnegiella myersi para niños
