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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Leporinus Leschenaulti

Leporinus leschenaulti Valenciennes, 1850
Max Length
26 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Leporinus Leschenaulti (Leporinus leschenaulti), first described by Valenciennes, 1850 is a medium-sized fish in the family Anostomidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 26.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Leporinus leschenaulti
Authority
Valenciennes, 1850
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
26 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leporinus Leschenaulti is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leporinus Leschenaulti 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: coastal rivers in French Guiana and northern Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.4±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
26cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1850

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