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Phalloceros maldonadoi

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Phalloceros maldonadoi, is a species of poeciliid fish native to Brazil.[1]

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Distribution

Phalloceros maldonadoi is found from the Tijucas, Maruim, Aririú, Cubatão do Sul, Rio da Madre, D'Una and Tubarão river basins in southern Brazil.[1]

Size

The females of this species grow to a total length of 2.8 centimetres (1.1 in), while males remain smaller at 2.0 centimetres (0.79 in).[1]

Habitat

The fish live in tropical freshwater; and are benthopelagic.[1]

Etymology

The fish is named in honor of biologist Javier Alejandro Maldonado-Ocampo (1977–2019), because of his many contributions to Neotropical ichthyology. He was killed while crossing a river in a small boat. The boat overturned and he was swept downstream.[2]

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