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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Oculeus

Hypostomus oculeus Fowler, 1943
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Max Length
21.7 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
—
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Hypostomus oculeus
Authority
Fowler, 1943
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
21.7 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Water Temp
18–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Oculeus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Oculeus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypostomus Oculeus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypostomus Oculeus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 5.8 - 6.8. Tropical; 18°C - 24°C South America: upper Japurá River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01148 × L2.87 (TL)
Max TL
21.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
18–24°C
pH Range
5.8–6.8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
41.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1943

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