Poecilocharax rhizophilus is a species of fish discovered alongside Poecilocharax callipterus.

[1][2] Poecilocharax rhizophilus is found in the Apuí region of Brazil.

The species is bright amber yellow-brown like other fish in the area.

Males have dark streaks on the dorsal fin and anal fins.

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