source : http://karapaia.com/archives/51978046.html

What is the world’s smallest fish, Paedocypris progenetica?

When you were a kid, you were often told that eating fish would make you smarter.

I used to eat fish, but what about now?( ;∀;)

There are many kinds of fish exist in the world.

And you might be surprised to see the smallest fish which is smaller than ants!

So this article would like to introduce smallest fish, Paedocypris progenetica!

source : http://www.berry.co.jp/ideyoanimal/?date=1419951600

This is a fingerprint-sized Paedocypris progenetica

The specific size is…

Male : 1.0mm

Female : 0.8mm！？

Is this plankton !?

No, this is a fish!

source : http://www.pichori.net/Philippines/coins/animals_and_plants/paedocypris_progenetica.html

It is a fish with a transparent body and the skull of the head is almost cartilage,

Inhabits the peat swamps of Sumatra, Indonesia,

They are in the harsh environment of PH3.

What?( ﾟДﾟ)

* PH3 = lemon juice

source : http://wandaba2.fuyu.gs/kaiyu/sp/2007/valentine/page/n01_dwarf.htm

What a tough guy!

By the way, it is certified by Guinness as the smallest fish in the world.