Barrigudinho
📖 Overview
Barrigudinho (Fluviphylax pygmaeus), first described by Myers & Carvalho, 1955 is a tiny fish in the family Poeciliidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 2.00 cm in maximum length. 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.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Poeciliidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10; Vertebrae: 26 - 27. Elongate pelvic and anal fins of males; the tip of pelvic fin surpasses the end of anal-fin base and the tip of the anal fin, which is uniquely pointed, reaches to a vertical posterior to dorsal-fin base.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Barrigudinho is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C South America: Amazon River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | zářnoočko trpasličí |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Barrigudinho · Guaru |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Карликовый флувифилакс |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Barrigudinho.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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