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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Megaleporinus Conirostris

Megaleporinus conirostris Steindachner, 1875
Max Length
36.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Megaleporinus Conirostris (Megaleporinus conirostris) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 36.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Megaleporinus conirostris
Authority
Steindachner, 1875
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
36.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Megaleporinus
Megaleporinus
Species
Megaleporinus Conirostris
Megaleporinus conirostris

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Megaleporinus Conirostris is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Megaleporinus Conirostris is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Megaleporinus Conirostris is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Paraíba do Sul River basin in Brazil (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
36.5cm

🌡️ 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
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1875

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