Leporinus maculatus
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Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)
Characiformes (Characins)
Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Leporinus
Leporinus maculatus
Description
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Characters
Body shape: fusiform / normal.
Distribution
South America: coastal rivers of the Guianas and São Francisco River basin.
Habitat Associations
Freshwater. benthopelagic. Found in: streams.
Biology
Adults occur in creeks with swift water flow, over sandy and rocky bottoms. Prey on invertebrates (Ref. 12225). Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places. Males tend to remain near the nesting site (Ref. 205).
Max length: 18.0 cm TL.
Reproductive mode: dioecism; fertilization: external; guarders (nesters); parental care: paternal. Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places. Males tend to remain near the nesting site (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC), assessed 2020-06-24. Resilience: High (Preliminary K or Fecundity.).
Commercial or Environmental Importance
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial.
References
Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen (1966) Modes of reproduction in fishes. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey. 941 p.
Baensch, H.A. and R. Riehl (1985) Aquarien atlas. Band 2. Mergus, Verlag für Natur-und Heimtierkunde GmbH, Melle, Germany. 1216 p.
Planquette, P., P. Keith and P.-Y. Le Bail (1996) Atlas des poissons d'eau douce de Guyane. Tome 1. Collection du Patrimoine Naturel Volume 22, MNHN, Paris & INRA, Paris. 429 p.
Garavello, J.C. and H.A. Britski (2003) Anostomidae (Headstanders). p. 71-84. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil.
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