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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Temperate

Hypostomus Itacua

Hypostomus itacua Valenciennes, 1836
Max Length
11 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Itacua (Hypostomus itacua) 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 cm. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus itacua
Authority
Valenciennes, 1836
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
11 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Itacua is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Itacua 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 Paraná River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
11cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Valenciennes, 1836

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