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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Leporinus Lacustris

Leporinus lacustris Amaral Campos, 1945
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Max Length
24 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
12.3 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Leporinus Lacustris is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Leporinus lacustris
Authority
Amaral Campos, 1945
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
24 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Water Temp
22–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 33. Diagnosed by the following characters: dental formula 4/4; 34 or 35 scales in the lateral line; 4/4 or 4/5 transversal series of scales; and 16 circumpeduncular series of scales .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leporinus Lacustris is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Leporinus Lacustris is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
10.4cm TL

Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.8 - 7.8; dH range: ? - 20. Tropical; 22°C - 27°C South America: Paraná River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.7±0.57

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02138 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
24cm
Vertebrae
33

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–27°C
pH Range
5.8–7.8
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
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Amaral Campos, 1945

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