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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Hypostomus Niger

Hypostomus niger Marini, Nichols & La Monte, 1933
Max Length
24.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Hypostomus Niger is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus niger
Authority
Marini, Nichols & La Monte, 1933
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
24.5 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Niger is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Niger is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypostomus Niger is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypostomus Niger is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical South America: rivers of southeastern Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
24.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
43.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Marini, Nichols & La Monte, 1933

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