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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Lugubria Strigata

Lugubria strigata Günther, 1862
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Lugubria Strigata (Lugubria strigata) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Lugubria strigata
Authority
Günther, 1862
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
30 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Water Temp
23–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Lugubria
Lugubria
Species
Lugubria Strigata
Lugubria strigata

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lugubria Strigata is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lugubria Strigata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Deposit eggs in caves at the ceiling, sometimes at the walls; female tends the clutch, male defends the territory; later both parents look after the free-swimming young. This corrects previous information from Ref. 13371.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 20. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C South America: southern tributaries of the Amazon River basin in Brazil and Guyana.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.16 (TL)
Max TL
30cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–27°C
pH Range
6.5–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1862

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