Hypostomus Perdido
📖 Overview
Hypostomus Perdido (Hypostomus perdido), first described by Zawadzki, Tencatt & Froehlich, 2014 is a medium-sized fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 18.10 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 5; Vertebrae: 27. Hypostomus perdido can be diagnosed from all congeners, except H. fonchii, by having unicuspid teeth (vs. bicuspid teeth). It differs from H. fonchii by having the following characters: 26-27 dermal plates in the median series of lateral plates (vs. 28); 7-10 premaxillary teeth (vs. 18-21); 8-13 dentary teeth (vs. 18-25); more depressed head, head depth 15.8-18.1% in SL (vs. 19.1-22.0%); and median buccal papilla present (vs. absent) .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hypostomus Perdido is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Rio Perdido, rio Paraguai basin in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Hypostomus Perdido.
🔍 Similar Species
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