Spotted leporinus (Leporinus maculatus) fish species and information / pictures of Spotted leporinus - Leporinus maculatus

Spotted leporinus (Leporinus maculatus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Leporinus maculatus

Common Name
Spotted leporinus

Biology
Occurs in creeks with swift water flow, over sandy and rocky bottoms. Preys on invertebrates (Ref. 12225).

Classification

Classified By
M?ller & Troschel, 1844
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Characins (Characiformes)
Family
Headstanders (Anostomidae)

Distribution

Region
South America
Distribution
South America: coastal rivers of the Guianas and S?o Francisco River basin.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
22 °C
Water Temperature To
26 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 6.0 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 10 benthopelagic
Trophic Level
3.5 s.e. 0.37 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
18.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (24 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated