Pejerrey
📖 Overview
Pejerrey (Atherinella colombiensis), first described by Hubbs, 1920 is a fish in the family Atherinopsidae (order Atheriniformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pejerrey is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pejerrey is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | aterinela kolumbijská |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pejerrey · Plateadito · Tinicalo |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherinella columbiensis | Hubbs | 1920 | Synonym |
| Thyrina colombiensis | Hubbs | 1920 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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