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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Leporinus Pachyurus

Leporinus pachyurus Valenciennes, 1850
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Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Leporinus Pachyurus (Leporinus pachyurus), first described by Valenciennes, 1850 is a fish in the family Anostomidae (order Characiformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Leporinus pachyurus
Authority
Valenciennes, 1850
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leporinus Pachyurus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leporinus Pachyurus 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: Amazon River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.4±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1850

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