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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Maracaiboensis

Hypostomus maracaiboensis Schultz, 1944
Max Length
28.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Maracaiboensis (Hypostomus maracaiboensis) 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 28.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2, it is a herbivore or detritivore. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus maracaiboensis
Authority
Schultz, 1944
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
28.5 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Maracaiboensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Maracaiboensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypostomus Maracaiboensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypostomus Maracaiboensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Lake Maracaibo basin, Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2
Food Items

algae and detritus (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
28.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schultz, 1944

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