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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Temperate

Hypostomus Roseopunctatus

Hypostomus roseopunctatus Reis, Weber & Malabarba, 1990
Max Length
43.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
54.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Roseopunctatus (Hypostomus roseopunctatus), first described by Reis, Weber & Malabarba, 1990 is a large fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 43.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate 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 roseopunctatus
Authority
Reis, Weber & Malabarba, 1990
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
43.3 cm
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
54.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Roseopunctatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Roseopunctatus 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. Temperate South America: La Plata system: Uruguay basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.86 (TL)
Max TL
43.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
54.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Reis, Weber & Malabarba, 1990

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