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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Annectens

Hypostomus annectens Regan, 1904
Max Length
28 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Annectens (Hypostomus annectens) 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 28 cm. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus annectens
Authority
Regan, 1904
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
28 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Water Temp
22–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Annectens is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Annectens is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypostomus Annectens is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypostomus Annectens is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 22°C - 28°C South America: Pacific coastal rivers of northwestern Ecuador (Cayapas basin) and southwestern Colombia (Patía basin).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
28cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–28°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1904

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