Leporinus Pitingai
📖 Overview
Leporinus Pitingai (Leporinus pitingai), first described by Santos & Jégu, 1996 is a medium-sized fish in the family Anostomidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 31.50 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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Leporinus Pitingai is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Leporinus Pitingai is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Pitinga River, Amazonas, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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