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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Beaufortia Leveretti

Beaufortia leveretti Nichols & Pope, 1927
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
5 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Beaufortia Leveretti (Beaufortia leveretti), first described by Nichols & Pope, 1927 is a small fish in the family Balitoridae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 12.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Balitoridae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Beaufortia leveretti
Authority
Nichols & Pope, 1927
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
12 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
18–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Beaufortia Leveretti is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Beaufortia Leveretti is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 18°C - 24°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.6±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
12cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
18–24°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Nichols & Pope, 1927

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Beaufortia levertti Nichols & Pope 1927 Synonym
Gastromyzon leveretti Nichols & Pope 1927 Synonym
Gastromyzon leveretti leveretti Nichols & Pope 1927 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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