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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Leiopotherapon Plumbeus

Leiopotherapon plumbeus Kner, 1864
Max Length
15.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Leiopotherapon Plumbeus (Leiopotherapon plumbeus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Terapontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Leiopotherapon plumbeus
Authority
Kner, 1864
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
15.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leiopotherapon Plumbeus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leiopotherapon Plumbeus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01288 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
15.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kner, 1864

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Datnia plumbea Kner 1864 Synonym
Terapon plumbeus Kner 1864 Synonym
Therapon brachycentrus Peters 1869 Synonym
Therapon brevispinis Peters 1868 Synonym
Therapon plumbeus Kner 1864 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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