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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Hypostomus Paranensis

Hypostomus paranensis Weyenbergh, 1877
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Paranensis (Hypostomus paranensis), first described by Weyenbergh, 1877 is a fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical 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.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus paranensis
Authority
Weyenbergh, 1877
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Paranensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Paranensis 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: Paraná River system.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
45.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Weyenbergh, 1877

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