Hypoptopoma Psilogaster
📖 Overview
Hypoptopoma Psilogaster (Hypoptopoma psilogaster), first described by Fowler, 1915 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 7.00 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 28 - 27. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the presence of an elongated dark spot along the middle caudal-fin branched rays, not involving the lanceolate plates at the base of the fin; the spot is typically extended over equal number of upper- and lower-lobe branched rays and along more than two thirds of the ray length .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hypoptopoma Psilogaster is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Amazon River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Hypoptopoma Psilogaster.
🔍 Similar Species
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