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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Leporinus Bistriatus

Leporinus bistriatus Britski, 1997
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Max Length
13.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Leporinus Bistriatus (Leporinus bistriatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anostomidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.7 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Leporinus bistriatus
Authority
Britski, 1997
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
13.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leporinus Bistriatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leporinus Bistriatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Leporinus Bistriatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Tocantins River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01148 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
13.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
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
Britski, 1997

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