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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Leiarius Pictus

Leiarius pictus Müller & Troschel, 1849
Max Length
60 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Leiarius Pictus (Leiarius pictus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pimelodidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 60 cm. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Leiarius pictus
Authority
Müller & Troschel, 1849
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
60 cm
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leiarius Pictus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leiarius Pictus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.2 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 18. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: Amazon, Essequibo, and Orinoco River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
60cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
pH Range
6.2–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Müller & Troschel, 1849

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