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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Bigscale logperch

Percina macrolepida Stevenson, 1971
Max Length
11 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
7 cm
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Bigscale logperch (Percina macrolepida) is a ray-finned fish of the family Percidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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
Percina macrolepida
Authority
Stevenson, 1971
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bigscale logperch is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bigscale logperch is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bigscale logperch is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bigscale logperch is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 36°N - 29°N North America: Sabine River in Louisiana and Red River in Oklahoma to Rio Grande drainage in Texas and New Mexico in the USA, and in Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00575 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
11cm

🌡️ 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
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Stevenson, 1971

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 9 records indexed .

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