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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Labeobarbus Leleupanus

Labeobarbus leleupanus Matthes, 1959
Max Length
22 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Labeobarbus Leleupanus (Labeobarbus leleupanus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Labeobarbus leleupanus
Authority
Matthes, 1959
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
22 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Labeobarbus
Labeobarbus
Species
Labeobarbus Leleupanus
Labeobarbus leleupanus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Labeobarbus Leleupanus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labeobarbus Leleupanus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Labeobarbus Leleupanus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Labeobarbus Leleupanus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
22cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2025

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Matthes, 1959

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Varicorhinus leleupanus Matthes 1959 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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