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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Variostictus

Hypostomus variostictus Miranda Ribeiro, 1912
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Max Length
5.7 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
—
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
—
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Hypostomus variostictus
Authority
Miranda Ribeiro, 1912
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
5.7 cm
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Variostictus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Variostictus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypostomus Variostictus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypostomus Variostictus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Upper Paraguay River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
5.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Miranda Ribeiro, 1912

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