New 🐟 Mercury Safety Guide & Omega-3 Rankings Updated for 2026. View Omega-3 Rankings →

💧 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

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

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

Diet information for Leporinus Leschenaulti is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

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

👥 Community & Contribute

Aquareap Community Observations
0 Observations logged on Aquareap

No observations yet — be the first to log one!

View all observations for Leporinus Leschenaulti ↗
Suggest an Edit

Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.

Link to a scientific paper, FishBase, or other authoritative source
Report an Issue

Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.