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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Pyrrhulina Beni

Pyrrhulina beni Pearson, 1924
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Pyrrhulina Beni (Pyrrhulina beni), first described by Pearson, 1924 is a small fish in the family Lebiasinidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 5.00 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 Lebiasinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Pyrrhulina beni
Authority
Pearson, 1924
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pyrrhulina Beni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pyrrhulina Beni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Southwestern Amazon River Basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00661 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pearson, 1924

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