Leporinus Nijsseni
📖 Overview
Leporinus Nijsseni (Leporinus nijsseni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anostomidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Leporinus Nijsseni is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Leporinus Nijsseni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Saramacca Creek and Suriname River basins.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 117 records indexed .
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