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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Macrophthalmus

Hypostomus macrophthalmus Boeseman, 1968
Max Length
7.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Macrophthalmus (Hypostomus macrophthalmus) 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 7.9 cm. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus macrophthalmus
Authority
Boeseman, 1968
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
7.9 cm
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Macrophthalmus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Macrophthalmus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypostomus Macrophthalmus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypostomus Macrophthalmus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
7.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boeseman, 1968

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