The pygmy hatchetfish (Carnegiella myersi) is a species of hatchetfish native to Peru.

Named for ichthyologist George S. Myers (1905-1985) of Stanford University, because of his contributions towards expanding the knowledge of South American fishes.

[1] The pygmy hatchetfish grows to about 2.2 centimeters, or 0.9 inches.

Pygmy hatchetfish are peaceful fish that do well in a community tank.

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