Three-spotted dwarf minnow
Species of fish
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The three-spotted dwarf minnow (Boraras micros) is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Boraras.
| Boraras micros | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Danionidae |
| Genus: | Boraras |
| Species: | B. micros |
| Binomial name | |
| Boraras micros | |
The Dwarf Minnow is typically characterized by three striking black dots (one on the base of its anal fin, one on the side, and one on its caudal fin). [3]
One way to distinguish the female minnows from the males is the phenotype alone. Females appear larger and have more pronounced, rounded abdomens. [4]
The Three-Spotted Dwarf Minnow can grow up to 2 centimeters and can have a lifespan of about 2–5 years. [5]
