Banded pyrrhulina (Pyrrhulina vittata)

Scientific name: Pyrrhulina vittata Regan, 1912

The Banded pyrrhulina (Pyrrhulina vittata) is a freshwater fish of the family Lebiasinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F). Native range: South America, upper Amazon River basin.

Banded pyrrhulina care at a glance

Temperature: 23–27°C (73–81°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Pyrrhulina vittata
Family: Lebiasinidae (Pencilfishes)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 3.5
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 20 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: upper Amazon River basin.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec = 200)