Simpsonichthys espinhacensis
Simpsonichthys espinhacensis is a species of killifish from the family Rivulidae. It is found in the upper Jequitinhonha River basin in Minas Gerais, eastern Brazil. The specific name refers to the Espinhaço Mountains where the known range of this species lies.
Description
Male Simpsonichthys espinhacensis can grow to a standard length of and females to.Habitat
The species is known from wetlands at elevations of above sea level These wetlands are flooded during the rainy season and reduced to small pools and intermittent channels during the dry season. Vegetation is characterized by herbaceous and grassy plants as well asMauritia flexuosa palms.