Short-lined Pyrrhulina
📖 Overview
Short-lined Pyrrhulina (Pyrrhulina brevis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Lebiasinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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 Short-lined Pyrrhulina is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Short-lined Pyrrhulina is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Short-lined Pyrrhulina is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Short-lined Pyrrhulina is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.2 - 6.8; dH range: ? - 8. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C South America: Amazon River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | short pyrrhulina · Short-lined Pyrrhulina |
| 🌍CES | štíhlotělka krátká |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Charutinho · Copeina · Pencilfish · Pirrulina · Pyrrhulina-pintada · Stout Pencilfish |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Пятнисточешуйная пиррулина |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrrhulina brevis brevis | Steindachner | 1876 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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