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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Atopochilus Pachychilus

Atopochilus pachychilus Pellegrin, 1924
Max Length
8.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Atopochilus Pachychilus (Atopochilus pachychilus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mochokidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Atopochilus pachychilus
Authority
Pellegrin, 1924
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
8.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Mochokidae
Mochokidae
Genus
Atopochilus
Atopochilus
Species
Atopochilus Pachychilus
Atopochilus pachychilus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Atopochilus Pachychilus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Atopochilus Pachychilus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Atopochilus Pachychilus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical known only from the Lubilonji near Kanda Kanda (Sankuru drainage, middle Congo River basin) (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
8.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pellegrin, 1924

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES peřovec kandanský

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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