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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Leptocypris Lujae

Leptocypris lujae Boulenger, 1909
Max Length
11.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Leptocypris Lujae (Leptocypris lujae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.5 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
Leptocypris lujae
Authority
Boulenger, 1909
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leptocypris Lujae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leptocypris Lujae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Leptocypris Lujae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Leptocypris Lujae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Central African Republic.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
11.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1909

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES neobola sankuanská

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barilius lujae Boulenger 1909 Synonym
Raiamas lujae Boulenger 1909 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 36 records indexed .

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