Hypostomus Careopinnatus
📖 Overview
Hypostomus Careopinnatus (Hypostomus careopinnatus) 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 5.8 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosed from all species of Hypostomus, except H. levis, by lacking adipose fin. Differs from H. levis mainly by having bifid teeth, with mesial cusp large and rounded, and lateral cusp small and pointed; 23-42 premaxillary and 25-42 dentary teeth; black spots on body. Can be separated from all species of Hypostomus in the La Plata basin (except H. ancistroides, H. angipinnatus, H. aspilogaster, H. borellii, H. boulengeri, H. brevis, H. commersoni, H. cordovae, H. denticulatus, H. dlouhyi, H. fluviatilis, H. heraldoi, H. hermanni, H. isbrueckeri, H. laplatae, H. latifrons, H. mutucae, H. nigromaculatus, H. peckoltoides, H. piratatu, H. topavae, H. uruguayensis, and H. variostictus) by the presence of darker spot on body.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hypostomus Careopinnatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Rio Taquari drainage, upper Rio Paraguay basin in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Hypostomus Careopinnatus.
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