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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Leptodoras Hasemani

Leptodoras hasemani Steindachner, 1915
Max Length
22.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Leptodoras Hasemani (Leptodoras hasemani) 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 22.8 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 hasemani
Authority
Steindachner, 1915
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
22.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 14 - 16. Presence of a large black blotch in the distal half of the anterior dorsal-fin rays and membranes. Basal portion of the lower labial extension is uniformly widened and flat compared to other Leptodoras .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leptodoras Hasemani is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Leptodoras Hasemani is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Leptodoras Hasemani is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Branco, Orinoco and Essequibo River basins (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01148 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
22.8cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
6
Anal Rays
15

🌡️ 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
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1915

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