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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Leptoancistrus Canensis

Leptoancistrus canensis Meek & Hildebrand, 1913
Max Length
7.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Leptoancistrus Canensis (Leptoancistrus canensis), first described by Meek & Hildebrand, 1913 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 7.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Leptoancistrus canensis
Authority
Meek & Hildebrand, 1913
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.6 cm
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Leptoancistrus
Leptoancistrus
Species
Leptoancistrus Canensis
Leptoancistrus canensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leptoancistrus Canensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leptoancistrus Canensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical Central America: Pacific drainages of eastern Panama and Armila River on the Atlantic slope.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
7.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Meek & Hildebrand, 1913

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