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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Lebiasina Yuruaniensis

Lebiasina yuruaniensis Ardila Rodríguez, 2000
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Lebiasina Yuruaniensis (Lebiasina yuruaniensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Lebiasinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Lebiasina yuruaniensis
Authority
Ardila Rodríguez, 2000
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lebiasina Yuruaniensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lebiasina Yuruaniensis 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: Yuruaní River basin in Gran Sabana, Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00692 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ardila Rodríguez, 2000

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