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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Parrot Leporinus

Leporinus amae Godoy, 1980
Max Length
19.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Parrot Leporinus (Leporinus amae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anostomidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 19.4 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Leporinus amae
Authority
Godoy, 1980
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
19.4 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Parrot Leporinus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parrot Leporinus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Uruguay River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
2.5±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00759 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
19.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Godoy, 1980

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