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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Leopard catfish

Perrunichthys perruno Schultz, 1944
Max Length
60 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Leopard catfish (Perrunichthys perruno) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 60 cm. With a trophic level of 4.5, it is an apex predator.

Scientific Name
Perrunichthys perruno
Authority
Schultz, 1944
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
60 cm
Trophic Level
4.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Perrunichthys
Perrunichthys
Species
Leopard catfish
Perrunichthys perruno

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leopard catfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leopard catfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Lake Maracaibo basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.5±0.8
Food Items

fishes (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
60cm

🌡️ 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
4.5
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schultz, 1944

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