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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Ancistrus Hoplogenys

Ancistrus hoplogenys (Günther, 1864)
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Ancistrus Hoplogenys is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Ancistrus hoplogenys
Authority
(Günther, 1864)
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Water Temp
25–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ancistrus Hoplogenys is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ancistrus Hoplogenys is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ancistrus Hoplogenys is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ancistrus Hoplogenys is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01479 × L2.98 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
25–28°C
pH Range
6–7
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
(Günther, 1864)

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES krunýřovec brvonosý
🇷🇺Russian Звёздчатый анциструс

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Ancistrus alga Cope 1872 Synonym
Ancistrus punctatus Steindachner 1881 Synonym
Ancistrus tectirostris Cope 1872 Synonym
Chaetostomus aculeatus alga Cope 1872 Synonym
Chaetostomus aculeatus tectirostris Cope 1872 Synonym
Chaetostomus alga Cope 1872 Synonym
Chaetostomus cirrhosus punctata Steindachner 1881 Synonym
Chaetostomus hoplogenys Günther 1864 Synonym
Chaetostomus tectirostris Cope 1872 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .

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