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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Hypomasticus Copelandii

Hypomasticus copelandii Steindachner, 1875
Max Length
54 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Hypomasticus Copelandii (Hypomasticus copelandii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anostomidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 54 cm. With a trophic level of 2.2, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Hypomasticus copelandii
Authority
Steindachner, 1875
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
54 cm
Trophic Level
2.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypomasticus Copelandii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypomasticus Copelandii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypomasticus Copelandii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Paraíba do Sul and Doce River basins in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.2±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
54cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
46.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1875

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