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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Halfbanded Pyrrhulina

Pyrrhulina semifasciata Steindachner, 1876
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Halfbanded Pyrrhulina (Pyrrhulina semifasciata), first described by Steindachner, 1876 is a small fish in the family Lebiasinidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 7.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. 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 semifasciata
Authority
Steindachner, 1876
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Characiformes
Characiformes
Family
Lebiasinidae
Lebiasinidae
Genus
Pyrrhulina
Pyrrhulina
Species
Halfbanded Pyrrhulina
Pyrrhulina semifasciata

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Halfbanded Pyrrhulina is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Halfbanded Pyrrhulina 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: Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
7cm

🌡️ 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
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1876

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Halfbanded Pyrrhulina
🌍CES štíhlotělka polopásá
🇵🇹Portuguese Pirrulina
🇪🇸Spanish Urquisho

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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