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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Temperate

Leptobotia Taeniops

Leptobotia taeniops Sauvage, 1878
Max Length
22.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Leptobotia Taeniops (Leptobotia taeniops), first described by Sauvage, 1878 is a medium-sized fish in the family Botiidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 22.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate 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 Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Botiidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Leptobotia taeniops
Authority
Sauvage, 1878
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
22.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Botiidae
Botiidae
Genus
Leptobotia
Leptobotia
Species
Leptobotia Taeniops
Leptobotia taeniops

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leptobotia Taeniops is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leptobotia Taeniops 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. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
22.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Sauvage, 1878

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES sekavka nachová
🇨🇳Chinese 紫薄鳅

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .

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