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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Leporinus Uatumaensis

Leporinus uatumaensis Santos & Jégu, 1996
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Max Length
10.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Leporinus Uatumaensis (Leporinus uatumaensis), first described by Santos & Jégu, 1996 is a small fish in the family Anostomidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 10.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Leporinus uatumaensis
Authority
Santos & Jégu, 1996
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
10.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leporinus Uatumaensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leporinus Uatumaensis 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. Tropical South America: Uatumã River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
10.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Santos & Jégu, 1996

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