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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Obtusirostris

Hypostomus obtusirostris Steindachner, 1907
Max Length
5.9 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Hypostomus obtusirostris
Authority
Steindachner, 1907
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
5.9 cm
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Obtusirostris is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Obtusirostris is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypostomus Obtusirostris is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypostomus Obtusirostris is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: coastal drainages of southeastern Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
5.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1907

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