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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Leporinus Bahiensis

Leporinus bahiensis Steindachner, 1875
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Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Leporinus Bahiensis (Leporinus bahiensis) 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. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Leporinus bahiensis
Authority
Steindachner, 1875
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leporinus Bahiensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leporinus Bahiensis 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. Subtropical South America: Bahia, Brazil.

🌿 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

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1875

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