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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Hypoptopoma Bianale

Hypoptopoma bianale Aquino & Schaefer, 2010
Max Length
5.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Hypoptopoma Bianale (Hypoptopoma bianale), first described by Aquino & Schaefer, 2010 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 5.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Hypoptopoma bianale
Authority
Aquino & Schaefer, 2010
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.4 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 26. This species is distinguished from its congeners by presence of two medial anal plates (vs. single medial anal plate) .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypoptopoma Bianale is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Rio Solimòes in Brazil and Río Ucayali in Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
5.4cm
Vertebrae
26

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

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
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Aquino & Schaefer, 2010

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