The three-lined pencilfish is a small fish, with adults not reaching more than 6 cm in length.

Nannostomus trifasciatus, commonly known as the three-lined pencilfish, is a freshwater species of fish belonging to the genus Nannostomus in the Lebiasinidae family of Characins.

The popular aquarium species, Nannostomus trifasciatus, is an exception in this regard.

See also Nannostomus trifasciatus for additional information.

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Nannostomus trifasciatus (Threestripe pencilfish)

In 1876, Steindachner described three more species, Nannostomus unifasciatus, Nannostomus eques (pictured below) and Nannostomus trifasciatus (pictured above).