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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Hisonotus Vireo

Hisonotus vireo Carvalho & Reis, 2011
Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hisonotus Vireo (Hisonotus vireo), first described by Carvalho & Reis, 2011 is a tiny fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 4.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Hisonotus vireo
Authority
Carvalho & Reis, 2011
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hisonotus Vireo is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hisonotus Vireo is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical South America: Rio Jacuí basin, laguna dos Patos system in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
4cm

🌡️ 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
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Carvalho & Reis, 2011

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