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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Waiampi

Hypostomus waiampi Hollanda Carvalho & Weber, 2005
Max Length
19.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Waiampi (Hypostomus waiampi), first described by Hollanda Carvalho & Weber, 2005 is a medium-sized fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 19.40 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 Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus waiampi
Authority
Hollanda Carvalho & Weber, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
19.4 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 33. Presence of 0-10 odontodes in the opercle. Body is covered with close-set spots. Presence of a buccal papilla. Presence of adipose fin. Having 6-8 teeth .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Waiampi 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: Cupixi River in Amapá, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
19.4cm
Vertebrae
33

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hollanda Carvalho & Weber, 2005

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