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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Moenkhausia Lepidura

Moenkhausia lepidura Kner, 1858
Max Length
10.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Moenkhausia Lepidura (Moenkhausia lepidura) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Moenkhausia lepidura
Authority
Kner, 1858
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Water Temp
22–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Moenkhausia Lepidura is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Moenkhausia Lepidura 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; pH range: 5.5 - 7.8; dH range: ? - 30. Tropical; 22°C - 28°C South America: Amazon, Orinoco, and costal rivers in Guyana and Suriname.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.5±0.37
Food Items

invertebrates (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
10.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–28°C
pH Range
5.5–7.8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kner, 1858

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