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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Angipinnatus

Hypostomus angipinnatus Leege, 1922
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Angipinnatus (Hypostomus angipinnatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus angipinnatus
Authority
Leege, 1922
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Angipinnatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Angipinnatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypostomus Angipinnatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypostomus Angipinnatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: La Plata drainage: Paraguay basin (?).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
41.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Leege, 1922

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