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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Leptobotia Pellegrini

Leptobotia pellegrini Fang, 1936
Max Length
22 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Leptobotia Pellegrini (Leptobotia pellegrini) is a ray-finned fish of the family Botiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Leptobotia pellegrini
Authority
Fang, 1936
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
22 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
11.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leptobotia Pellegrini is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leptobotia Pellegrini is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Leptobotia Pellegrini is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Leptobotia Pellegrini is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00759 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
22cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Fang, 1936

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