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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Leporinus Platycephalus

Leporinus platycephalus Meinken, 1935
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Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Leporinus Platycephalus (Leporinus platycephalus), first described by Meinken, 1935 is a fish in the family Anostomidae (order Characiformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Leporinus platycephalus
Authority
Meinken, 1935
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leporinus Platycephalus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leporinus Platycephalus 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. Subtropical South America: Argentina.

🌿 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

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Meinken, 1935

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