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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Leptodoras Cataniai

Leptodoras cataniai Sabaj Pérez, 2005
Max Length
19.4 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Leptodoras Cataniai (Leptodoras cataniai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Doradidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 19.4 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Leptodoras cataniai
Authority
Sabaj Pérez, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
19.4 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 14 - 17. Distal portion of the upper labial extension distinctly elongated, forming acute tip which sometimes appears as an enlarged terminal fimbriae .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leptodoras Cataniai is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Leptodoras Cataniai is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Leptodoras Cataniai is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Rio Negro/Casiquiare Canal in Brazil and Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0123 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
19.4cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
6
Anal Rays
16

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Sabaj Pérez, 2005

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