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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Tailed sole

Leptachirus klunzingeri Weber, 1907
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Tailed sole (Leptachirus klunzingeri), first described by Weber, 1907 is a fish. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Leptachirus klunzingeri
Authority
Weber, 1907
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Leptachirus
Leptachirus
Species
Tailed sole
Leptachirus klunzingeri

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Tailed sole is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tailed sole is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical; 4°S - 10°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.07 (TL)

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Weber, 1907

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