Lyrefin pearlfish
📖 Overview
Prefers pH=6.6, Hardness=6, temp.=24°C with rocks, plants and driftwood in the aquarium environment. An egg laying, peaceful community fish . Bottom spawner, 2 months incubation. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Lyrefin pearlfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lyrefin pearlfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Lyrefin pearlfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Lyrefin pearlfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C ; 15°S - 16°S South America: Upper Paraná River basin in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Lyrefin pearlfish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Lyrefin pearlfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Lyrefin pearlfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Brasilia Lyrefin |
| 🌍CES | vějířovka Boitoneova |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-anual · Pirá-brasília |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Симпсонихт |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynolebias boitonei | Carvalho | 1959 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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