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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Borellii

Hypostomus borellii Boulenger, 1897
Max Length
16.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Borellii (Hypostomus borellii) 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 16.1 cm. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus borellii
Authority
Boulenger, 1897
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
16.1 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Borellii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Borellii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypostomus Borellii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypostomus Borellii is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Upper and middle Pilcomayo River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
16.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1897

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