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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Leporacanthicus Joselimai

Leporacanthicus joselimai Isbrücker & Nijssen, 1989
Max Length
9.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Leporacanthicus Joselimai (Leporacanthicus joselimai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.8 cm. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Leporacanthicus joselimai
Authority
Isbrücker & Nijssen, 1989
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
9.8 cm
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leporacanthicus Joselimai is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leporacanthicus Joselimai is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Leporacanthicus Joselimai is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Leporacanthicus Joselimai is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Tapajós River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
9.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Isbrücker & Nijssen, 1989

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