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Lyrefin pearlfish (Simpsonichthys boitonei) fish species information

Scientific Name
Simpsonichthys boitonei

Common Name
Lyrefin pearlfish

Biology
Prefers pH=6.6, Hardness=6, temp.=24?C with rocks, plants and driftwood in the aquarium environment. An egg laying, peaceful community fish (Ref. 6398). Bottom spawner, 2 months incubation. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).

Classification

Classified By
Carvalho, 1959
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines (Cyprinodontiformes)
Family
Rivulines (Rivulidae)

Distribution

Region
South America
Distribution
South America: Upper Paran? River basin in Brazil.
Range
15°S - 16°S

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
20 °C
Water Temperature To
24 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.17 s.e. 0.38 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
5.5 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Vulnerable (VU) (B1+3bd)