Bryconops Chernoffi
''Bryconops chernoffi'' is a species of freshwater fish that inhabits the rivers of Brazil. Specifically, it is found in the Rio Maicuru and Rio Ipixuna; the latter is a tributary of the former, which is a tributary of the Amazon river main. ''B. chernoffi'' demonstrates a preference for clear-water streams with sandy and rocky bottoms. ''Bryconops chernoffi'' is one of the more recent contributions to the genus, and is named after Professor Barry Chernoff, an American ichthyologist responsible for many contributions to the knowledge of the genus ''Bryconops''. It is known to peacefully live alongside various other freshwater fish. Description ''Bryconops chernoffi'' ranges from 3.86–7.59 cm SL (standard length), with a holotype 5.96 cm SL. This places it slightly to the smaller side of average for a member of ''Bryconops'', as fish therein are usually between 6 and 8 inches SL. It has a somewhat convex underside, with the deepest point of its body located just in front of ...
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