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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Otocinclus Hoppei

Otocinclus hoppei Miranda Ribeiro, 1939
Max Length
3.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Otocinclus Hoppei (Otocinclus hoppei) 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 3.3 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Otocinclus hoppei
Authority
Miranda Ribeiro, 1939
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.3 cm
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Otocinclus Hoppei is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Otocinclus Hoppei is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Otocinclus Hoppei is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Otocinclus Hoppei is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
3.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Miranda Ribeiro, 1939

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