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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Plecostomoides

Hypostomus plecostomoides Eigenmann, 1922
Max Length
25.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Plecostomoides (Hypostomus plecostomoides), first described by Eigenmann, 1922 is a medium-sized fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 25.60 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 plecostomoides
Authority
Eigenmann, 1922
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
25.6 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Plecostomoides is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Plecostomoides 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: Meta River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
25.6cm

🌡️ 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
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1922

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