Simpsonichthys delucai
Species of killifish
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Simpsonichthys delucai is a species of killifish in the family Rivulidae.[2] It is found in Brazil.
| Simpsonichthys delucai | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Division: | Teleostei |
| Order: | Cyprinodontiformes |
| Family: | Rivulidae |
| Genus: | Simpsonichthys |
| Species: | S. delucai |
| Binomial name | |
| Simpsonichthys delucai W. J. E. M. Costa, 2003 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Description
Simpsonichthys delucai reaches a standard length of 2.8 cm (1.1 in).[3]
Etymology
The fish is named in honor of Andre C. De Luca of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, who was the first collector of this species.[4]
