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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Bedotia Leucopteron

Bedotia leucopteron Loiselle & Rodriguez, 2007
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Max Length
7.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Inhabits shaded streams between 100 m and 850 m above sea level flowing under degraded forest cover; occurrence not influenced by the composition of the riparian vegetation; pH values range from 6.0-7.0; water temperature is strongly influenced by altitude (17-26°C) .

Scientific Name
Bedotia leucopteron
Authority
Loiselle & Rodriguez, 2007
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
7.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
17–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bedotia Leucopteron is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bedotia Leucopteron is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 70.0. Tropical; 17°C - 26°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
7.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
17–26°C
pH Range
6–70
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2016

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Loiselle & Rodriguez, 2007

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