Halfbanded pyrrhulina (Pyrrhulina laeta)

Scientific name: Pyrrhulina laeta Cope, 1872

The Halfbanded pyrrhulina (Pyrrhulina laeta) 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, presumed to be central and upper Amazon River Basin.

Halfbanded pyrrhulina care at a glance

Temperature: 23–27°C (73–81°F)

Biology

Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pyrrhulina laeta
Family: Lebiasinidae (Pencilfishes)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.6
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.8 - 7.0; dH range: 2 - 8 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: presumed to be central and upper Amazon River Basin.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial