Leporinus maculatus

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Leporinus
gptkbp:average_temperature 22-28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
active swimmer
gptkbp:breeding_season spawning on plants
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color silver with black spots
depends on environment
gptkbp:common_name Spotted Leporinus
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
sustainable fishing practices
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in aquarist communities
part of local diets
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:difficulty soft to medium
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Amazon_River_Basin
gptkbp:family gptkb:Anostomidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Cuvier
gptkbp:fishing_regulations popular in aquaculture
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Leporinus
gptkbp:growth_rate moderate
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Leporinus maculatus
gptkbp:interacts_with kept as pet
fished for food
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:lifespan 5-10 years
gptkbp:order gptkb:Characiformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:range gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:related_species Anostomus spp.
Leporinus spp.
Myloplus spp.
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_focus behavioral studies
aquaculture practices
ecological impact studies
studied for behavior
gptkbp:size up to 15 cm
gptkbp:tank_mates barbs
tetras
cichlids
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
overfishing
gptkbp:traded_on vegetables
community tanks
territorial during breeding
planted tank recommended
requires a large tank
live food
flakes and pellets
gptkbp:water_source 6.0-7.5
gptkbp:year 1816