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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Hoplonites

Hypostomus hoplonites Daniel, 1988
Max Length
32.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Hoplonites (Hypostomus hoplonites) 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 32.5 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus hoplonites
Authority
Daniel, 1988
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
32.5 cm
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Hoplonites is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Hoplonites 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: Middle Amazon basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
32.5cm

🌡️ 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
51.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Daniel, 1988

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