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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Laciris Pelagica

Laciris pelagica Worthington, 1932
Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Laciris Pelagica (Laciris pelagica) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Laciris pelagica
Authority
Worthington, 1932
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Laciris
Laciris
Species
Laciris Pelagica
Laciris pelagica

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Laciris Pelagica is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Laciris Pelagica is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Laciris Pelagica is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Laciris Pelagica is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical endemic to Lake Edward, in the northeastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and western Uganda (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0055 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Worthington, 1932

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