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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Dlouhyi

Hypostomus dlouhyi Weber, 1985
Max Length
24.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Dlouhyi (Hypostomus dlouhyi), first described by Weber, 1985 is a medium-sized fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 24.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus dlouhyi
Authority
Weber, 1985
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
24.5 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Dlouhyi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Dlouhyi 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: Yguazú River basin in the middle Paraná River drainage.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
24.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
43.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Weber, 1985

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Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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