Fanning pyrrhulina (Pyrrhulina rachoviana)

Scientific name: Pyrrhulina rachoviana Myers, 1926

The Fanning pyrrhulina (Pyrrhulina rachoviana) is a freshwater fish of the family Lebiasinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 15–22°C (59–72°F). Native range: South America, Argentina and Brazil.

Fanning pyrrhulina care at a glance

Temperature: 15–22°C (59–72°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Pyrrhulina rachoviana
Family: Lebiasinidae (Pencilfishes)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 3.9
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.8; dH range: ? - 20 benthopelagic
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: South America: Argentina and Brazil.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec = 50)