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Priocharax phasma

Priocharax phasma

Priocharax phasma, also known as the ghost minnow, is a diminutive freshwater characin reaching only 1.4 cm in length. Its near‑transparent body and minute size make it a curiosity rather than a sport fish, and it is not pursued for food.

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Inedible/Protected

Basic Information

Family

Acestrorhamphidae

Max Size

1.4 cm

Habitat

freshwater

Climate

tropical

Best Season

Rainy season (November–April)

Best Time

Early morning or late evening

Distribution

No distribution map available

Fishing Tips for Priocharax phasma

  • Use ultra‑light gear and a fine‑mesh dip net to capture the tiny fish
  • Target micro‑habitats with leaf litter and submerged roots where they hide
  • Employ live micro‑bait such as daphnia, copepods, or mosquito larvae
  • Fish in low‑light conditions when the fish are most active

Top Fishing Locations for Priocharax phasma

Rio Negro - Curiá‑Curiá Blackwater

Brazil
intermediate60% Common

Deep blackwater tributary known for abundant Priocharax phasma populations.

Best: June to September

Tambopata River – Puerto Maldonado

Peru
beginner55% Common

Slow‑moving floodplain waters of the Tambopata basin host schools of Priocharax phasma.

Best: November to March

Essequibo River – Upper Upper Rupununi

Guyana
intermediate45% Occasional

Remote blackwater streams in the Rupununi savannah are prime for micro‑characins.

Best: April to July

Maroni River – Saint‑Laurent

French Guiana
beginner50% Common

Estuarine blackwater near the border with Suriname offers dense foliage and abundant prey.

Best: May to August

Rio Purus – Near Boca do Acre

Brazil
expert35% Occasional

Purus tributaries with clear water and leaf litter, ideal microhabitats for Priocharax phasma.

Best: July to October

Amazon River – Nanay Tributary (Iquitos)

Peru
expert30% Occasional

Nanay River floodplain, famous among ultra‑microscopic fish enthusiasts for dense Priocharax phasma populations.

Best: January to April

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Recommended Fishing Equipment for Priocharax phasma

Recommended Equipment

RodUltralight 5‑ft spinning rod, extra‑fast action
Line0.5–2 lb test fluorocarbon
Lure TypeMicro jig or tiny soft plastic on a size‑10 hook
TechniqueGentle surface jigging with a fine‑mesh net to lift the fish

Best bait: Live micro‑crustaceans (daphnia, copepods) or mosquito larvae