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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Tapijara

Hypostomus tapijara Oyakawa, Akama & Zanata, 2005
Max Length
37.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
57.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Hypostomus Tapijara is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus tapijara
Authority
Oyakawa, Akama & Zanata, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
37.8 cm
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
57.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Differs from its congeners in rio Ribeira de Iguape basin by having a well defined large, dark, and roundish spots somewhat homogeneously distributed over body and fins, and by having relatively broad dorsal fin, interradial membranes apparently wider than in examined congeners from coastal Brazilian drainages .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Tapijara is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypostomus Tapijara is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypostomus Tapijara is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Rio Ribeira de Iguape basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
37.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
57.00/100
High vulnerability
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Oyakawa, Akama & Zanata, 2005

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