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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Myloplus Levis

Myloplus levis Eigenmann & McAtee, 1907
Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Myloplus Levis (Myloplus levis), first described by Eigenmann & McAtee, 1907 is a medium-sized fish in the family Serrasalmidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 20.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Myloplus levis
Authority
Eigenmann & McAtee, 1907
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
20 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Myloplus Levis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Myloplus Levis 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: Paraguay-Paraná River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02754 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
20cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann & McAtee, 1907

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