Pejerrey
📖 Overview
Pejerrey (Basilichthys semotilus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Atherinopsidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pejerrey is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pejerrey is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pejerrey is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pejerrey is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: rivers on Pacific slope of Peruvian Andes, from Río Reque, Lambayegue to Río Sàmà, Tacna, Peru.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | gavúnovec horský |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pejerrey · Pejerrey andino |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basilichthys beardsleei | Abbott | 1899 | Synonym |
| Gastropterus semotilus | Cope | 1874 | Synonym |
| Pisciregia beardsleei | Abbott | 1899 | Synonym |
| Protistius semotilus | Cope | 1874 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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