Leptodoras linnelli

Eigenmann, 1912
Leptodoras linnelli - Type
 
Family
 
Subfamily
 
Genus
Synonyms
Black-back Sturgeon Catfish
Elongate Mouse Catfish
Mandi-serra
Length (total)
approx.  27 cm
Standard length (documented)
230.0 mm
Recommended tank size
150 cm
pH
5.5 - 7.0

Amapá, Roraima, Amazonas (BRA), Pará (BRA)

Brazil, Guyana, Venezuela

río Ventuari → río Orinoco → Caribic ↓ Essequibo River | represa de Balbina → rio Uatumã | rio Branco → rio Negro ⇒ Amazonas ⇒ Atlantic NE ↓

˜[ 5.317,-59.220 ]
Map to Leptodoras linnelli
Locality
in/near rapids
Type of water
White water
Flow
strong
Substrate
sand
Eats plants
not known
unknown
 
 
 
iv - vi / 6 - 12 rays
8 + 9 soft rays
greatly incised / concave
I / 6 rays
(9 -) 10 soft rays
6 soft rays
On the positive list of Brazil in 2012 : The positive list of Brazil
Not on the negative list of Brazil from 2020 : The negative list of Brazil
  • Reis, R.E., Kullander, S.O. & Ferraris, C.J. et.al., 2003 "Check List of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America" P. 462
Pic. 2: Leptodoras linnelli - Type
Pic. 3: Leptodoras linnelli - Kopf
Many thanks to
for the pictures
Eigenmann, Carl H. (PD)
1, 2, 3
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