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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Leporinus Alternus

Leporinus alternus Eigenmann, 1912
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Leporinus Alternus (Leporinus alternus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anostomidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 2.4, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Leporinus alternus
Authority
Eigenmann, 1912
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leporinus Alternus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leporinus Alternus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Leporinus Alternus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: coastal rivers of the Guianas and the upper Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.4±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.04 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1912

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 12 records indexed .

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