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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Laemolyta Orinocensis

Laemolyta orinocensis Steindachner, 1879
Max Length
16.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Laemolyta Orinocensis (Laemolyta orinocensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anostomidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.6 cm. With a trophic level of 2.4, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Laemolyta orinocensis
Authority
Steindachner, 1879
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Laemolyta Orinocensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Laemolyta Orinocensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Laemolyta Orinocensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Orinoco River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.4±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
16.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1879

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