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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Leporinus Steyermarki

Leporinus steyermarki Inger, 1956
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Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
2.3
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
—

📖 Overview

Overview information for Leporinus Steyermarki is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Leporinus steyermarki
Authority
Inger, 1956
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
30 cm
Trophic Level
2.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leporinus Steyermarki is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leporinus Steyermarki is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Leporinus Steyermarki is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: Abácapa River basin, Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.3±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
30cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.3
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Inger, 1956

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