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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Lepidocephalichthys Zeppelini

Lepidocephalichthys zeppelini Havird & Tangjitjaroen, 2010
Max Length
2.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Lepidocephalichthys Zeppelini (Lepidocephalichthys zeppelini), first described by Havird & Tangjitjaroen, 2010 is a tiny fish in the family Cobitidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 2.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Lepidocephalichthys zeppelini
Authority
Havird & Tangjitjaroen, 2010
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
2.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lepidocephalichthys Zeppelini is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lepidocephalichthys Zeppelini 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
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
2.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Havird & Tangjitjaroen, 2010

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