Spotted hoplo
📖 Overview
Spotted hoplo (Megalechis thoracata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Callichthyidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Spotted hoplo is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted hoplo is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Amazon, Orinoco and upper Paraguay River basins, as well as coastal rivers of the Guianas and northern Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Spotted hoplo |
| 🌍CES | pancéřníček kropenatý |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Amazon-pansermalle |
| 🇩🇪German | Gemalter Schwielenwels · Rehbrauner Schwielenwels · Tüpfel-Schwielenwels |
| 🇫🇷French | Hoplo tacheté |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cambuí · Tamboatá · Tamoatá · Tamuatá |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callichthys exaratus | Müller & Troschel | 1849 | Synonym |
| Callichthys longifilis | Valenciennes | 1840 | Synonym |
| Callichthys personatus | Ranzani | 1841 | Synonym |
| Callichthys thoracatus | Valenciennes | 1840 | Synonym |
| Hoplosternum personatus | Ranzani | 1841 | Synonym |
| Hoplosternum thoracatum | Valenciennes | 1840 | Synonym |
| Hoplosternum thoracatum surinamensis | Hoedeman | 1952 | Synonym |
| Hoplosternum thoracatum thoracatum | Valenciennes | 1840 | Synonym |
| Hoplosternum thoracatum niger | Valenciennes | 1840 | Heterotypic |
| Hyplosternum thoracatum | Valenciennes | 1840 | Synonym |
| Megalechis personata | Ranzani | 1841 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Spotted hoplo.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 32 records indexed .
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