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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Holostictus

Hypostomus holostictus Regan, 1913
Max Length
18 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Holostictus (Hypostomus holostictus) 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 18 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus holostictus
Authority
Regan, 1913
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
18 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Holostictus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Holostictus 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: San Juan River basin, Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
18cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1913

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