Hypoptopoma Muzuspi
📖 Overview
Hypoptopoma Muzuspi (Hypoptopoma muzuspi), first described by Aquino & Schaefer, 2010 is a fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 27. This species is distinguished from its congeners having the bifid neural spines of vertebra 10-12 expanded distally (vs. bifid neural spines progressively pointed distally); it is further distinguished from all congeners, except H. brevirostratum, by having its preopercle constricted medially (vs. preopercle without constriction) and presence of canal in preopercle, it is semicircular, and located posterior to the preopercle constriction .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hypoptopoma Muzuspi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Rio Tocantins basin; known only from Rio Agua Fria, in the drainage of Rio Araguaia (main tributary of Rio Tocantins).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Hypoptopoma Muzuspi.
🔍 Similar Species
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