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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Paucipunctatus

Hypostomus paucipunctatus Hollanda Carvalho & Weber, 2005
Max Length
18.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Paucipunctatus (Hypostomus paucipunctatus), first described by Hollanda Carvalho & Weber, 2005 is a medium-sized fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 18.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical 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 paucipunctatus
Authority
Hollanda Carvalho & Weber, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
18.8 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Loricariidae
Loricariidae
Genus
Hypostomus
Hypostomus
Species
Hypostomus Paucipunctatus
Hypostomus paucipunctatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Paucipunctatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Paucipunctatus 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. Tropical South America: Rio Itacaiúnas drainage in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
18.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hollanda Carvalho & Weber, 2005

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