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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Leopard stone loach

Barbatula leoparda Gauliard, Dettai, Persat, Keith & Denys, 2019
Max Length
6.1 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Leopard stone loach is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Barbatula leoparda
Authority
Gauliard, Dettai, Persat, Keith & Denys, 2019
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
6.1 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

It has dark-brown blotches on the belly and the jugular area, a larger interorbital width, a deeper caudal peduncle, and a fewer ratio length/depth of the caudal peduncle. Sub-adult specimens have a larger interorbital width, a fewer ratio length/depth of the caudal peduncle, and longer pelvic fins.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leopard stone loach is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Leopard stone loach is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Leopard stone loach is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical Endemic to Tet River, France.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
6.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Gauliard, Dettai, Persat, Keith & Denys, 2019

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