Leporinus Lacustris
📖 Overview
Leporinus Lacustris (Leporinus lacustris), first described by Amaral Campos, 1945 is a medium-sized fish in the family Anostomidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 24.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 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
🥚 Reproduction
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
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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