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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Leporinus Klausewitzi

Leporinus klausewitzi Géry, 1960
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Leporinus Klausewitzi (Leporinus klausewitzi), first described by Géry, 1960 is a fish in the family Anostomidae (order Characiformes). 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 klausewitzi
Authority
Géry, 1960
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leporinus Klausewitzi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leporinus Klausewitzi 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: central Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.4±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.07 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Géry, 1960

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