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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Leporinus Ecuadorensis

Leporinus ecuadorensis Eigenmann & Henn, 1916
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Leporinus Ecuadorensis (Leporinus ecuadorensis), first described by Eigenmann & Henn, 1916 is a medium-sized fish in the family Anostomidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 25.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Leporinus ecuadorensis
Authority
Eigenmann & Henn, 1916
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
25 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Characiformes
Characiformes
Family
Anostomidae
Anostomidae
Genus
Leporinus
Leporinus
Species
Leporinus Ecuadorensis
Leporinus ecuadorensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leporinus Ecuadorensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leporinus Ecuadorensis 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: Barranca Alta River basin, Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.4±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
25cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann & Henn, 1916

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Leporinus ecuadoriensis Eigenmann & Henn 1916 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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