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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Leporinus Tigrinus

Leporinus tigrinus Borodin, 1929
Max Length
22 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Leporinus Tigrinus (Leporinus tigrinus), first described by Borodin, 1929 is a medium-sized fish in the family Anostomidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 22.00 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 Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Leporinus tigrinus
Authority
Borodin, 1929
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
22 cm
Trophic Level
2.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leporinus Tigrinus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leporinus Tigrinus 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: Tocantins River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.3±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
22cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
41.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.3
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Borodin, 1929

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