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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient

Hypostomus Levis

Hypostomus levis Pearson, 1924
Max Length
18.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Levis (Hypostomus levis) 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 18.8 cm. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus levis
Authority
Pearson, 1924
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
18.8 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Levis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Levis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypostomus Levis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypostomus Levis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. High altitude South America: Madeira River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
18.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability

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