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News Photos Voice People BizChina Feature About us    World smallest fish only 7.9mm long www.chinaview.cn 2006-01-25 15:41:10 The adult female is just 7.9 millimetres long when sexually mature, which makes her not only the world's smallest fish but also the world's smallest vertebrate. It has been found lurking in the peat wetlands of Southeast Asia.   The tiny fish has "a very rudimentary skull", which leaves the brain exposed. It is skinny and transparent, and a distant cousin of the carp, the researchers say.(xinhua/AFP)   Related Story Paris fashion show Thousands join in anti-US march in Cuba Zhang Ziyi may star in "Green Dragon Saber" - World smallest fish only 7.9mm long - CPC to strengthen work of political advisory body - China, India still highest-growth economies: UN report - China announces 7th human death of bird flu - China's economy grows 9.9 percent in 2005 - Mainland, Taiwan charter flights strike peak before festival - Senior US official Zoellick ends China visit - Severe winter kills over 100 in Europe - Victory in hand, bumpy road ahead - Election may send Hamas into parliament - Russia, Belarus discuss bulding union state - European govts condone torture: CoE - Turkey proposes plan to UN for Cyprus issue settlement - Russia, Iran want nuclear dispute to be tackled within IAEA - Doctors conceal Sharon's health condition: paper - Afghans not to forgive Bin Laden: President Karzai

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