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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Leptorhamdia Essequibensis

Leptorhamdia essequibensis Eigenmann, 1912
Max Length
16 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Leptorhamdia Essequibensis (Leptorhamdia essequibensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heptapteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, 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
Leptorhamdia essequibensis
Authority
Eigenmann, 1912
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leptorhamdia Essequibensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leptorhamdia Essequibensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Leptorhamdia Essequibensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Leptorhamdia Essequibensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Essequibo and lower Tocantins River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
16cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
46.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1912

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