Silver Piabina
📖 Overview
Silver Piabina (Piabina argentea) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stevardiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.7 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Silver Piabina is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Silver Piabina is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Silver Piabina is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Silver Piabina is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Upper Rio Paraná basin of northeastern Paraguay and southern Brazil, Rio São Francisco, Rio Itapicuru, Rio Paraíba, and Rio Itapemirim basins of eastern Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Silver Piabina |
| 🌍CES | piabina stříbřitá · tetra paranahybská |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Серебристая пиабина |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piabina piquira | Eigenmann | 1910 | Heterotypic |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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