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Hypostomus Khimaera

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🐟 Hypostomus khimaera – Hypostomus khimaera

Named after the mythical chimera creature for its intriguing mix of traits seen across different pleco species.WikipediaWikipedia


🔍 Quick Facts

  • 🧬 Scientific Name: Hypostomus khimaera
  • 🌍 Origin: Native to the upper Paraguay River basin, Brazil – including streams like Aquidauana, Cuiabá, Taquari and othersSciELOWikipedia
  • 📏 Max Size: Up to 16.4 cm SL (about 6.5 inches)FishBaseWikipedia
  • Air-Breathing: Likely a facultative air-breather, typical in the genusFishBase

🕊️ Behavior & Distinctive Traits

  • Demersal freshwater pleco found along deeper, sandy margins and stream banksWikipediaSciELO
  • No clear sexual dimorphism observedSciELO
  • Morphological variation exists across populations: tooth shape, coloration, and fin structures vary, suggesting high phenotypic plasticityDirectory of Open Access JournalsSciELO

🏡 Habitat & Ecology

  • Prefers smaller streams with sandy to gravel or rocky bottoms, often sheltered under submerged woodSciELO
  • Occasionally found in larger river channels, using boulders and slabs for cover during daylightSciELO

🌈 Distinctive Identification Features

  • Dark tan stripe along the mid-flank, often diffuseFishBaseDirectory of Open Access Journals
  • Presence of dark spots on body and finsFishBaseDirectory of Open Access Journals
  • Angled dentaries (teeth) under ~80°; lacks the metapterygoid–hyomandibula notch found in some relativesFishBaseDirectory of Open Access Journals
  • Tooth morphology differs from wood-eating cochliodon group: more numerous and not spoon-shapedDirectory of Open Access JournalsSciELO

📊 Overview Table

Feature Details
🧬 Scientific Name Hypostomus khimaera
🌍 Origin Upper Paraguay River basin, Brazil
📏 Max Size Up to 16.4 cm SL (≈ 6.5 in)
Behavior Bottom-dwelling, air-breather, variable in form
Habitat Sandy/gravel streams; occasional larger rivers
Distinguishers Midline stripe, dark spots, angled dentaries, unique tooth form
Ideal For Advanced aquarists with mid-size tanks, driftwood and sandy substrate

✏️ Snippet
Hypostomus khimaera is a mid-sized, South American pleco with flexible morphology, characterized by a flank stripe, dark spotting, and uniquely shaped teeth—best suited for well-structured aquariums with sandy substrate and natural hiding spaces.

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