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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Hypomasticus Thayeri

Hypomasticus thayeri Borodin, 1929
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Hypomasticus Thayeri (Hypomasticus thayeri), first described by Borodin, 1929 is a fish in the family Anostomidae (order Characiformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.

Scientific Name
Hypomasticus thayeri
Authority
Borodin, 1929
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypomasticus Thayeri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypomasticus Thayeri 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 South America: Paraíba do Sul, Doce and Itapemirim rivers in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.4±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Borodin, 1929

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