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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Panama suckermouth

Hypostomus aspidolepis Günther, 1867
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
58.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Panama suckermouth (Hypostomus aspidolepis) 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 40 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus aspidolepis
Authority
Günther, 1867
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
40 cm
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
58.00/100
Water Temp
24–29 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Panama suckermouth is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Panama suckermouth is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 24°C - 29°C Central America: Costa Rica and Panama.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
40cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–29°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
58.00/100
High vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1867

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