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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Iheringii

Hypostomus iheringii Regan, 1908
Max Length
11.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Iheringii (Hypostomus iheringii) 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 11.6 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus iheringii
Authority
Regan, 1908
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11.6 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Iheringii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Iheringii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypostomus Iheringii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypostomus Iheringii is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Tietê River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
11.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1908

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