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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Temperate

Hypostomus Isbrueckeri

Hypostomus isbrueckeri Reis, Weber & Malabarba, 1990
Max Length
30.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Isbrueckeri (Hypostomus isbrueckeri) 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 30.8 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus isbrueckeri
Authority
Reis, Weber & Malabarba, 1990
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
30.8 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Isbrueckeri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Isbrueckeri 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. Temperate South America: Middle and upper Uruguay River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01349 × L2.93 (TL)
Max TL
30.8cm

🌡️ 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
42.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Reis, Weber & Malabarba, 1990

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