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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Jacuhy pleco

Hypostomus aspilogaster Cope, 1894
Max Length
26.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
44.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Jacuhy pleco (Hypostomus aspilogaster) 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 26.5 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus aspilogaster
Authority
Cope, 1894
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
26.5 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
44.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Jacuhy pleco is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Jacuhy pleco 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 South America: Uruguay River basin and Laguna dos Patos drainage.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
26.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
44.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Cope, 1894

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