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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Leiocassis Poeciloptera

Leiocassis poeciloptera Valenciennes, 1840
Max Length
17 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Leiocassis Poeciloptera (Leiocassis poeciloptera), first described by Valenciennes, 1840 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 17.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Leiocassis poeciloptera
Authority
Valenciennes, 1840
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Leiocassis
Leiocassis
Species
Leiocassis Poeciloptera
Leiocassis poeciloptera

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leiocassis Poeciloptera is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leiocassis Poeciloptera is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
17cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1840

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