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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Long-finned cory

Hoplisoma longipinne Knaack, 2007
Max Length
6.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Long-finned cory (Hoplisoma longipinne), first described by Knaack, 2007 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 6.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Hoplisoma longipinne
Authority
Knaack, 2007
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
6.1 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Hoplisoma
Hoplisoma
Species
Long-finned cory
Hoplisoma longipinne

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Long-finned cory is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Long-finned cory 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. Tropical South America: Agentina; possibly Brazil and Uruguay.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
6.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Knaack, 2007

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