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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Argus

Hypostomus argus Fowler, 1943
Max Length
11.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Argus (Hypostomus argus) 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 11.6 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus argus
Authority
Fowler, 1943
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11.6 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Argus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Argus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypostomus Argus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypostomus Argus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Upper Meta River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
11.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1943

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