Hypostomus Lamberti
📖 Overview
Hypostomus Lamberti (Hypostomus lamberti) 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 17.6 cm.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 4. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: bicuspid teeth with elliptic medial cusp and angle between dentaries usually larger than 80°; roundish dark spots on head and flanks; extremely small dark spots on head and anterior portion of trunk-more than 13 dark spots on the first plate in the dorsal series in specimens up to 82 mm SL; moderate or blunt keels on lateral series of plates; short to moderate dorsal fin, far from reaching adipose plate; anterior portion of trunk with similar color pattern to posterior portion in adults; caudal peduncle (8.1-9.8 % SL); two parallel spot rows per inter-radial membranes in dorsal fin; spots diameter that increase in size posteriorly to head; beige brown background coloration of dorsal fin, similar to the main body background in live specimens; and deep head (18.2-20.7 % SL) .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hypostomus Lamberti is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Hypostomus Lamberti is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Hypostomus Lamberti is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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