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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Lebiasina Colombia

Lebiasina colombia Ardila Rodríguez, 2008
Max Length
16.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Occurs in clear waters with boulders and sandy substrate. Associated fauna and flora include: Hoplias malabaricus (Moncholo), Brycon fowleri (Sabaleta); (Characidium fasciatum (Mazorca); Hemibrycon velox (Sardina); Inga densiflora (Guamo); Cecropia peltata (Guarumo); Alocasia macrorhiza (Bore); Carludovica palmata (Anacuma); and Calathea lutea (Bijao). Captured individuals with mature ova .

Scientific Name
Lebiasina colombia
Authority
Ardila Rodríguez, 2008
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Vertebrae: 37. This species is characterized by the following: D ii,8; A ii,9; pectoral 14; pelvic 8; lateral line scales 27-29; 37 vertebrae; dentary teeth 14-15 tricuspids, 29-34 conical teeth in inner row .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lebiasina Colombia 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. Tropical South America: upper part of Río Sinú, Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.6±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00692 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
16.3cm
Dorsal Rays
8
Vertebrae
37

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ardila Rodríguez, 2008

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