Discovered in the Amazon new species of miniature transparent fish
The Dalmatian piaba is transparent, allowing you to view their internal organs such as the swim bladder, the bubble that the animal has inside the body to control the depth while swimming.
A new species of ornamental fish that inhabits the rivers Purus and Madeira was discovered by researcher at the Federal University of Amazonas and the University of the State of Amazonas, Cristina Bührnheim.
For its small size compared to other fish in the same group, the Dalmatian piaba (Amazonspinther dalmata) is considered a miniature – the samples collected were on average 17 mm to 20 mm long, when other piabas reach 60 millimeters.
“The miniaturization is an evolutionary phenomenon that occurs in many types of animals,” explains Bührneim. The science, however, does not have a definitive explanation about why certain types of animals decrease in size.
The name “Dalmatian” result of the three black spots that the fish present. To Bührnheim, the species has commercial potential. The publication of the discovery was made in December in the scientific journal “Neotropical Ichthyology.”
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Those are beautiful ornamental fish. Looks rare!
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I love fishes and this really looks rare. What would be the average amount to buy this fishes in the market? They looks amazing moving in groups/school.
Not sure about beautiful, but certianly interesting to look at, id like to have a few of these puppys in my tank at home. Just a shame the fishes insides are so dull eh, wzit till they find a new species of translucent bear, then were be talking.
A group of these fishes will make any tank look beautiful. I also find interesting the miniaturization fact. Who knows the meaning of this phenomenon?