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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Hoplomyzon Sexpapilostoma

Hoplomyzon sexpapilostoma Taphorn & Marrero, 1990
Max Length
3.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hoplomyzon Sexpapilostoma (Hoplomyzon sexpapilostoma) is a ray-finned fish of the family Aspredinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hoplomyzon sexpapilostoma
Authority
Taphorn & Marrero, 1990
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Aspredinidae
Aspredinidae
Genus
Hoplomyzon
Hoplomyzon
Species
Hoplomyzon Sexpapilostoma
Hoplomyzon sexpapilostoma

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hoplomyzon Sexpapilostoma is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hoplomyzon Sexpapilostoma is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hoplomyzon Sexpapilostoma is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hoplomyzon Sexpapilostoma is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Orinoco River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
3.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Taphorn & Marrero, 1990

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES širokohlavec barinaský

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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