ANIMAL:Black-Banded Leporinus Leporinus fasciatus
Type of Animal:
Characin
Habitat:
Benthic layer of fast-flowing creeks/streams in river basins, tropical rivers (especially fast-flow rivers), flooded forests, fast-moving rocky waters, sandy riverbeds, rocky riverbeds, main river channels, smaller tributaries, oxbows, ponds, lakes
Location(s):
N & C South America
Appearance:
Yellow to beige w/ black stripes, sometimes w/ orange markings on head/tail fin, torpedo-shaped, older fish have more bands, females plumper than males
Food/Diet:
Algae, plant matter, vegetables, shoots, leaves, worms, crustaceans, larvae, insects, fish, fruit, small snails
Status in Wild:
Stable
Lifestyle:
Schools of 6-30 fish
Additional Info:Called:
Male
Female
Young: Fry
Group: School
Gestation:
1.5 daysLife Span:
5-10 years
Body Length:
Male: 6-9 in
Female: 8-12 in
Fairly popular in aquarium trade but extremely difficult to breed.
Also called Banded Headstander, Many-Banded Leporinus, Banded Leporinus, Striped Leporinus, & Eight-Banded Leporinus
Juveniles only have 5 bands-as they grow, 1 band splits in 2 every year.
Get headstander name due to positioning themselves w/ heads down in crevices.
Males tend to the eggs.
Spawn in densely vegetated areas.
Reach maturity at 2-3 years old.
Fun Fact(s):
These fish will jump if startled.
Name “Leporinus” of French origin meaning “little hare” due to hare-like front teeth.
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