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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Hondae

Hypostomus hondae Regan, 1912
Max Length
35 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Hondae (Hypostomus hondae) 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 35 cm. With a trophic level of 2, it is a herbivore or detritivore. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus hondae
Authority
Regan, 1912
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
35 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Hondae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Hondae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Magdalena River and Lake Maracaibo basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2
Food Items

detritus with algae (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02399 × L2.91 (TL)
Max TL
35cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
53.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1912

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