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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Steindachnerina Leucisca

Steindachnerina leucisca Günther, 1868
Max Length
15.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Steindachnerina Leucisca (Steindachnerina leucisca) is a ray-finned fish of the family Curimatidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.1 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Steindachnerina leucisca
Authority
Günther, 1868
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15.1 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Steindachnerina Leucisca is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Steindachnerina Leucisca is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Steindachnerina Leucisca is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Steindachnerina Leucisca is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
15.1cm

🌡️ 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
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1868

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Allenina pectinata Fernández-Yépez 1948 Synonym
Curimata leucisca Günther 1868 Synonym
Curimatus leuciscus Günther 1868 Synonym
Curimatus leuciscus boliviae Eigenmann & Ogle 1907 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .

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