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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Hypostomus Meleagris

Hypostomus meleagris Marini, Nichols & La Monte, 1933
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Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Meleagris (Hypostomus meleagris) 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 30 cm. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus meleagris
Authority
Marini, Nichols & La Monte, 1933
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
30 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Meleagris is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Meleagris is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical South America: Upper and middle Paraná River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
30cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
48.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Marini, Nichols & La Monte, 1933

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