The pygmy hatchetfish (''Carnegiella myersi'') is a species of
hatchetfish native to
Peru
, image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg
, image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg
, other_symbol = Great Seal of the State
, other_symbol_type = Seal (emblem), National seal
, national_motto = "Fi ...
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Named for ichthyologist
George S. Myers
George Sprague Myers (February 2, 1905 – November 4, 1985) was an American ichthyologist who spent most of his career at Stanford University. He served as the editor of ''Stanford Ichthyological Bulletin'' as well as president of the American So ...
(1905-1985) of Stanford University, because of his contributions towards expanding the knowledge of South American fishes.
Size
The pygmy hatchetfish grows to about 2.2 centimeters, or 0.9 inches.
In the aquarium
Pygmy hatchetfish are peaceful fish that do well in a community tank.
References
External links
Fishbase
Gasteropelecidae
Freshwater fish of Peru
Fishkeeping
Taxa named by Augustín Fernández-Yépez
Fish described in 1950
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