Hoplosternum Punctatum
📖 Overview
Hoplosternum Punctatum (Hoplosternum punctatum), first described by Meek & Hildebrand, 1916 is a small fish in the family Callichthyidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 7.70 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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Callichthyidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Hoplosternum Punctatum is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hoplosternum Punctatum is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical Central and South America: Pacific coastal drainages of Panama and in the Atrato River basin in Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Hoplosternum Punctatum.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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