Leptodoras Praelongus
📖 Overview
Leptodoras Praelongus (Leptodoras praelongus) 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 18.5 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15. Shallow midlateral plates covering less than or equal to 1/4 body depth. Anterior nuchal plate usually of moderate width (longer than wide) permitting weak to firm suture between supraoccipital and middle nuchal plate. Also differs from all species of Leptodoras except L. copei by possessing a distal tip of lower labial extension extending beyond that of upper labial extension .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Leptodoras Praelongus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Leptodoras Praelongus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Leptodoras Praelongus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Orinoco, Negro, Tocantins, Amazon, Madeira and Casiquiare river basins.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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