Leporinus nijsseni

Scientific name Leporinus nijsseni
Descriptor Garavello
Year of description 1990
IUCN category (World) LC
Family Anostomidae
Genus Leporinus
Leporinus nijsseni Leporinus nijsseni

Introduction

Leporinus nijsseni is a fresh water fish.

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Who is it?

Morphology

  • Average size
    15 cm
  • Maximum size
    17 cm
  • Pattern
    ponctuations
  • Average size
    15 cm
  • Maximum size
    17 cm
  • Pattern
    ponctuations

How to recognize Leporinus nijsseni ?

Leporinus nijsseni measures around 15 cm. The females are more imposing and some specimens can reach 17 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly jaune and noir body. The also has noir ponctuations.

Sexual dimorphism

The female is bigger than the male.

Behaviour & Life cycle

  • diet
    carnivorous
  • Sociability
    living in small groups
  • territorial
    No
  • Way of living
    diurnal

Leporinus nijsseni is a fish living in small groups naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .

Although Leporinus nijsseni is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species. It also shows signs of aggression towards its conspecifics.

Reproduction

  • Reproduction
    ovipare

Leporinus nijsseni is a fish ovipare.

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Where to find it?

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : LC

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What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Temperature
    24 - 27 °C

Biotope presentation

The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".

Leporinus nijsseni is most often found at a depth between 0m and 2m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths. This animal evolves in areas characterized by a strong presence of vegetation (aquatic and marsh plants, decaying organic matter, roots...).

This species lives near large roots, in which it can find refuge in case of danger. This type of habitat is often found not far from the banks.

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