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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Leporinus Microphysus

Leporinus microphysus Birindelli & Britski, 2013
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Max Length
12.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

It is found in river rapids with rocky bottoms, covered by Podostemaceae. The largest specimen observed is 12.88, standard length .

Scientific Name
Leporinus microphysus
Authority
Birindelli & Britski, 2013
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12.9 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leporinus Microphysus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leporinus Microphysus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Leporinus Microphysus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Leporinus Microphysus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
12.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Birindelli & Britski, 2013

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