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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Leporinus Badueli

Leporinus badueli Puyo, 1948
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Max Length
10.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Leporinus Badueli (Leporinus badueli) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anostomidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Leporinus badueli
Authority
Puyo, 1948
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
10.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leporinus Badueli is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leporinus Badueli 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; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: French Guiana.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
10.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Puyo, 1948

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