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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Megaleporinus Garmani

Megaleporinus garmani Borodin, 1929
Max Length
24.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Megaleporinus Garmani (Megaleporinus garmani) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 24.7 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Megaleporinus garmani
Authority
Borodin, 1929
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
24.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Megaleporinus
Megaleporinus
Species
Megaleporinus Garmani
Megaleporinus garmani

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Megaleporinus Garmani is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Megaleporinus Garmani is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Megaleporinus Garmani is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Jequitinhonha River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
2.6±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01175 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
24.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Borodin, 1929

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