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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Tenuis

Hypostomus tenuis Boeseman, 1968
Max Length
19.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Tenuis (Hypostomus tenuis), first described by Boeseman, 1968 is a medium-sized fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 19.50 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 Endangered.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus tenuis
Authority
Boeseman, 1968
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
19.5 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Tenuis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Tenuis 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: Suriname River basin (?).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
19.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boeseman, 1968

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