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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Interruptus

Hypostomus interruptus Miranda Ribeiro, 1918
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Interruptus (Hypostomus interruptus) 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 12 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus interruptus
Authority
Miranda Ribeiro, 1918
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Interruptus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Interruptus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypostomus Interruptus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypostomus Interruptus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Ribeira de Iguape River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01905 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
12cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Miranda Ribeiro, 1918

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