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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Subcarinatus

Hypostomus subcarinatus Castelnau, 1855
Max Length
32.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
50.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Subcarinatus (Hypostomus subcarinatus), first described by Castelnau, 1855 is a medium-sized fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 32.20 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 Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus subcarinatus
Authority
Castelnau, 1855
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
32.2 cm
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
50.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Subcarinatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Subcarinatus 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: eastern Brazilian coastal drainage, including the São Francisco basin (?).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01905 × L2.94 (TL)
Max TL
32.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
50.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Castelnau, 1855

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