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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Luciosoma Pellegrinii

Luciosoma pellegrinii Popta, 1905
Max Length
17 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Usually found in deeper, slower water. An active fish, in constant motion at the surface of the water, feeding on material dropping into streams and has been observed leaping clear of the water to prey on material dangling above water .

Scientific Name
Luciosoma pellegrinii
Authority
Popta, 1905
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Luciosoma Pellegrinii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Luciosoma Pellegrinii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Luciosoma Pellegrinii is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0038 × L2.89 (TL)
Max TL
17cm

🌡️ 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
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Popta, 1905

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