| Taxon | Phalloptychus |
|---|---|
| Authority | C. H. Eigenmann, 1907 |
| Type species | Girardinus januarius |
| Type species authority | Hensel, 1868[1] |
Phalloptychus is a genus of poeciliids that are native to eastern and southern Brazil, northern Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Description
The maximum length for a male is around 2.5 cm, while for females it is around 3.5 to 4 cm.
Species
There are currently three recognized species in this genus. They are listed below:
- Phalloptychus eigenmanni (Henn, 1916)
- Phalloptychus iheringii (G. A. Boulenger, 1889)
- Phalloptychus januarius (R. F. Hensel, 1868)