Micromoema xiphophora (Thomerson & Taphorn 1992)

Distinguished from other described species of Pterolebias in the combination of: small adult size, 12 or 13 anal-fin rays, unique development of ventral caudal-fin sword in males, and male body color pattern of three rows of orange to red (Ref. 26619).

Inhabits small forest pools. 2.7 cm max SL (Ref. 026619). Bottom spawner, 4 months incubation (Ref. 27139).

Micromoema xiphophora is a species of killifish from the family Rivulidae endemic to the Orinoco River basin in Venezuela where it is found in small pools in the forest. This annual killifish grows to a total length of 6 cm (2.4 in). This species is the only known member of its genus.