Hypostomus Velhochico
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus; It is found in rivers stretching 20 meters with depth of 1 to 2 meters. It has low currents, with sandy and clay substrates. River margins have arboreal-shrub vegetation, like of a Cerrado biome. The largest specimen observed is 13.88 cm, standard length .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Hypostomus Velhochico is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hypostomus Velhochico is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; depth range 1 - 2 m . Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Hypostomus Velhochico.
🔍 Similar Species
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