Yellow-dotted Pleco
📖 Overview
Yellow-dotted Pleco (Hypostomus microstomus), first described by Weber, 1987 is a medium-sized fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 24.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Yellow-dotted Pleco is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellow-dotted Pleco is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Middle Paraná River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Yellow-dotted Pleco |
| 🌍CES | hypostomus drobnoústý |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cascudo-de-pintas-amarelas |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Yellow-dotted Pleco.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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