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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Hypostomus Wuchereri

Hypostomus wuchereri Günther, 1864
Max Length
35 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hypostomus Wuchereri (Hypostomus wuchereri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 35 cm. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypostomus wuchereri
Authority
Günther, 1864
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
35 cm
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypostomus Wuchereri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypostomus Wuchereri 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: Paraguaçu River basin (?).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02399 × L2.91 (TL)
Max TL
35cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
53.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1864

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Plecostomus wuchereri Günther 1864 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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