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Banded pyrrhulina

Pyrrhulina vittata Regan, 1912
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Max Length
3.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Banded pyrrhulina is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pyrrhulina vittata
Authority
Regan, 1912
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
23–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Banded pyrrhulina is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Banded pyrrhulina is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Banded pyrrhulina is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

The male tends the clutch alone.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 20. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C South America: upper 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
3.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–27°C
pH Range
6–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1912

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

⚡ Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Banded pyrrhulina is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Banded pyrrhulina has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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