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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Hisonotus Taimensis

Hisonotus taimensis Buckup, 1981
Max Length
6.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Hisonotus Taimensis (Hisonotus taimensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.6 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hisonotus taimensis
Authority
Buckup, 1981
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.6 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hisonotus Taimensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hisonotus Taimensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: Lago Mirim drainage.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
6.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Buckup, 1981

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