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The Pyrrhulina brevis is a freshwater fish of the family Lebiasinidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
Pyrrhulina brevis is a small characin from fresh water of the Amazon basin of South America. The species grows to about 7 cm and has a slender, yellowish body with a dark stripe across the head and small red tints in the fins. It swims in small groups near the surface of clear, slow streams and pools and feeds on small zooplankton, insects and plant matter. The pair lays its eggs on a leaf and the male guards them. The fish appears in the aquarium hobby. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pyrrhulina brevis?
The Pyrrhulina brevis has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Dark head stripe; small surface characin that guards its eggs on leaves
Where does the Pyrrhulina brevis live?
The Pyrrhulina brevis lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Amazon basin
How big does the Pyrrhulina brevis get?
The Pyrrhulina brevis grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Pyrrhulina brevis dangerous to humans?
No, the Pyrrhulina brevis is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Pyrrhulina brevis edible?
The Pyrrhulina brevis is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Pyrrhulina
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