Leporinus Inexpectatus
📖 Overview
Leporinus Inexpectatus (Leporinus inexpectatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anostomidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.6 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 8. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: three dark midlateral blotches on the body; 12 scale rows around caudal peduncle; a terminal mouth (mouth cleft longitudinally aligned with ventral border of eye) in specimens larger than 100 mm SL; body pale brown to silver and slightly yellow to hyaline fins in live specimens .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Leporinus Inexpectatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Leporinus Inexpectatus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Leporinus Inexpectatus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil and Paraguay.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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