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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ 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

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

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

Diet information for Hypostomus Paranensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypostomus Paranensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 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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