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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Brevicauda

Hypostomus brevicauda Günther, 1864
Max Length
19.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Brevicauda (Hypostomus brevicauda) 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 19.6 cm. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus brevicauda
Authority
Günther, 1864
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
19.6 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Brevicauda is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Brevicauda 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: eastern Brazilian coastal drainage.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
19.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1864

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