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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Luteomaculatus

Hypostomus luteomaculatus Devincenzi, 1942
Max Length
28 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Luteomaculatus (Hypostomus luteomaculatus) 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 28 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus luteomaculatus
Authority
Devincenzi, 1942
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
28 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Luteomaculatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Luteomaculatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypostomus Luteomaculatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypostomus Luteomaculatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Uruguay River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
28cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
46.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Devincenzi, 1942

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