Teta (Hypostomus robinii) fish species and information / pictures of Teta - Hypostomus robinii

Teta (Hypostomus robinii) fish species information

Scientific Name
Hypostomus robinii

Common Name
Teta

Biology
Inhabits clear fast flowing streams and feeds on periphyton.

Classification

Classified By
Valenciennes, 1840
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Catfish (Siluriformes)
Family
Armored catfishes (Loricariidae)

Distribution

Region
Central America
Distribution
Central America: Trinidad.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Trophic Level
2 s.e. 0.00 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
16.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
Unknown
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Not Evaluated