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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Hypomasticus Megalepis

Hypomasticus megalepis Günther, 1863
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Max Length
10.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Hypomasticus Megalepis (Hypomasticus megalepis), first described by Günther, 1863 is a small fish in the family Anostomidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 10.70 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 Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Hypomasticus megalepis
Authority
Günther, 1863
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Water Temp
22–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypomasticus Megalepis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypomasticus Megalepis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 27°C South America: Essequibo River basin in Guyana (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00891 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
10.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–27°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1863

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