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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Ancistroides

Hypostomus ancistroides Ihering, 1911
Max Length
21 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Ancistroides (Hypostomus ancistroides) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21 cm. With a trophic level of 2, it is a herbivore or detritivore. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus ancistroides
Authority
Ihering, 1911
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
21 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Ancistroides is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Ancistroides is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypostomus Ancistroides is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypostomus Ancistroides is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Tietê River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01862 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
21cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ihering, 1911

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