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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Megaleporinus Trifasciatus

Megaleporinus trifasciatus Steindachner, 1876
Max Length
29 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Megaleporinus Trifasciatus (Megaleporinus trifasciatus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 29 cm. With a trophic level of 2, it is a herbivore or detritivore. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Megaleporinus trifasciatus
Authority
Steindachner, 1876
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
29 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Megaleporinus
Megaleporinus
Species
Megaleporinus Trifasciatus
Megaleporinus trifasciatus

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Megaleporinus Trifasciatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Amazon River basin in Brazil (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01413 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
29cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1876

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