Leporinus britskii
# Leporinus britskii

Leporinus britskii is a species of Leporinus found in the Rio Tapajós and the Rio Jari drainages in Brazil in South America. This species can reach a length of 10.0 centimetres (3.9 in) SL.

## Etymology

It is named in honor of Heraldo A. Britski of the Universidade de São Paulo, for his contribution to the knowledge of Neotropical fishes, and especially for his participation in the understanding of Leporinus taxonomy.

