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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Francisci

Hypostomus francisci Lütken, 1874
Max Length
36 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
55.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Francisci (Hypostomus francisci) 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 36 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus francisci
Authority
Lütken, 1874
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
36 cm
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
55.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Francisci is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Francisci is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypostomus Francisci is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypostomus Francisci is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: upper São Francisco River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02138 × L2.94 (TL)
Max TL
36cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
55.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Lütken, 1874

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