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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Leporinus Lebaili

Leporinus lebaili Géry & Planquette, 1983
Max Length
14.1 cm
Max Weight
1.0 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Although this species is relatively abundant, its biology is not known. It is most likely an omnivore like other species of the group; it is found in rapidly flowing water . Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places .

Scientific Name
Leporinus lebaili
Authority
Géry & Planquette, 1983
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14.1 cm
Max Weight
1 kg
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leporinus Lebaili is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leporinus Lebaili is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Leporinus Lebaili is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Maroni River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Feeding Mode
Omnivore
Trophic Level
2.5±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
14.1cm
Max Weight
1,000g

🌡️ 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
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Géry & Planquette, 1983

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇫🇷French Leporinus de Le Bail

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 42 records indexed .

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