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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Leporinus Spilopleura

Leporinus spilopleura Norman, 1926
Max Length
26.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Leporinus Spilopleura (Leporinus spilopleura), first described by Norman, 1926 is a medium-sized fish in the family Anostomidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 26.50 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 Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Leporinus spilopleura
Authority
Norman, 1926
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
26.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leporinus Spilopleura is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leporinus Spilopleura is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
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: Oyapock River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.3±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0123 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
26.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.3
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Norman, 1926

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