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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Three-line Sole

Leptachirus triramus Randall, 2007
Max Length
5.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Three-line Sole is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Leptachirus triramus
Authority
Randall, 2007
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Leptachirus
Leptachirus
Species
Three-line Sole
Leptachirus triramus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 65 - 72; Anal soft rays: 50 - 56; Vertebrae: 36 - 38. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D 65-72; A 50-56; lateral-line scales 71-84; pelvic rays 4 or 5 (usually 4); lateral line on ocular side of head with three branches; vertebrae 36-38; dorsal pterygiophores anterior to fourth neural spine 7-11; slender body, depth 2.85-3.15 in SL; no caudal peduncle or extremely short; short head, length 4.7-5.15 in SL; eye diameter 4.8-5.5 in HL; interorbital width 9.55-10.7 in HL; longest dorsal ray 1.7-2.0 in HL; caudal fin 3.95-4.1 in SL; ocular-side pelvic fin anterior to blind-side fin; ocular-side pelvic fin joined by membrane to base of genital papilla, while fin of blind side joined to blind-side of anal papilla; pelvic fins reaching base of second anal ray, 2.3-2.6 in HL; no scales extending out on dorsal and anal rays; ocular side in alcohol light grey-brown, with many small blackish spots, and 3 longitudinal rows of blackish blotches of about twice eye diameter; dorsal and anal fins pale with a dark middle streak on rays; caudal fin with small dark spots on rays .: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Three-line Sole is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Three-line Sole is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Three-line Sole is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
5.9cm
Dorsal Rays
69
Anal Rays
53
Vertebrae
37

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall, 2007

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