| Nannostomus grandis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Lebiasinidae |
| Genus: | Nannostomus |
| Species: | N. grandis |
| Binomial name | |
| Nannostomus grandis Zarske, 2011 | |
Nannostomus grandis is a freshwater species of fish belonging to the characin family Lebiasinidae. [2] This species is closely related to Nannostomus beckfordi , being somewhat similar in coloration, but with a more elongated body. It has been described[ citation needed ] as the largest member of the genus; however, N. harrisoni consistently reaches a mature length in excess of 60 mm (2.4 in) and is the more likely claimant for that distinction. It was only recently formally described by Zarske, [3] although the author reports it probably had been assumed to be a form of N. beckfordi in the past and had even been exported for the aquarium trade at times. It is native to Brazil and currently has no accepted common name.
