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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Lugubria Tigrina

Lugubria tigrina Ploeg, Jégu & Ferreira, 1991
Max Length
28 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Lugubria Tigrina (Lugubria tigrina) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 28 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 tigrina
Authority
Ploeg, Jégu & Ferreira, 1991
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
28 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Lugubria
Lugubria
Species
Lugubria Tigrina
Lugubria tigrina

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lugubria Tigrina is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lugubria Tigrina 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. Tropical South America: Amazon River basin, in the Trombetas River near Cachoeira Porteira, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
28cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

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
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ploeg, Jégu & Ferreira, 1991

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