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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Laemolyta Fasciata

Laemolyta fasciata Pearson, 1924
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Laemolyta Fasciata (Laemolyta fasciata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anostomidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 2.3, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Laemolyta fasciata
Authority
Pearson, 1924
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
2.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Laemolyta Fasciata is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Laemolyta Fasciata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Laemolyta Fasciata is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Amazon River basin, Bolivia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.3±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L3.06 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.3
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pearson, 1924

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