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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Splendid pearlfish

Leptolebias splendens Myers, 1942
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Max Length
3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Splendid pearlfish (Leptolebias splendens) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rivulidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Leptolebias splendens
Authority
Myers, 1942
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
3 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Splendid pearlfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Splendid pearlfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Subtropical; 23°S - 24°S South America: vicinity of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Myers, 1942

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