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Hypostomus plecostomus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Suckermouth catfish
Classification / Names Common names | Synonyms | Catalog of Fishes (gen., sp.) | ITIS | CoL | WoRMS | Cloffa
Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) > Siluriformes (Catfish) > Loricariidae (Armored catfishes) > Hypostominae
Etymology: Hypostomus: Greek, hypo = under + Greek, stoma = mouth (Ref. 45335).
Etymology: Hypostomus: Greek, hypo = under + Greek, stoma = mouth (Ref. 45335).
Environment / Climate / Range Ecology
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.2 - 8.2; dH range: ? - 28. Tropical; 20°C - 28°C (Ref. 2060); 12°N - 25°S, 60°W - 51°W
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 50.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 26543); common length : 28.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 12193)
Max length : 50.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 26543); common length : 28.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 12193)
Short description Morphology | Morphometrics
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 3 - 5. Body short and robust; caudal peduncle not depressed. Upper parts of head and body encased in longitudinal rows of scutes; lower surface of head and abdomen naked.
Distribution Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences | Introductions | Faunafri
South America: Guianan coastal drainages. Have been introduced to several Asian countries for the aquarium trade (Ref. 2060).
Feeds on algae and small crustaceans. Is cultured in ponds in Singapore and Hong Kong for the aquarium trade, where it is very popular (Ref. 2060).
Main reference Upload your references | References | Coordinator : Fisch-Muller, Sonia | Collaborators
Burgess, W.E., 1989. An atlas of freshwater and marine catfishes. A preliminary survey of the Siluriformes. T.F.H. Publications, Inc., Neptune City, New Jersey (USA). 784 p.
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 90363)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Κατασκευαστής / Μάρκα:
Abyssos