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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Hypsoblennius Maculipinna

Hypsoblennius maculipinna Regan, 1903
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Type specimen collected from Río Durango in northwestern Ecuador . Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive , and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal . Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters .

Scientific Name
Hypsoblennius maculipinna
Authority
Regan, 1903
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Blenniiformes
Blenniiformes
Family
Blenniidae
Blenniidae
Genus
Hypsoblennius
Hypsoblennius
Species
Hypsoblennius Maculipinna
Hypsoblennius maculipinna

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypsoblennius Maculipinna is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypsoblennius Maculipinna is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypsoblennius Maculipinna is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00759 × L3 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2008

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1903

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 19 records indexed .

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