Leporinus guttatus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Leporinus guttatus faces severe pressure from dam construction and river modifications throughout its range in South American river systems. Overfishing for both subsistence and commercial purposes has significantly reduced population numbers, particularly targeting larger reproductive individuals. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and mining activities degrades water quality in critical spawning and feeding areas.
Habitat
This freshwater fish inhabits medium to large rivers and their tributaries in the Amazon and Orinoco basins, preferring areas with moderate current and rocky or sandy substrates. It typically occurs in deeper pools and channels where it feeds on fruits, seeds, and aquatic vegetation.
