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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Chetia Mola

Chetia mola Balon & Stewart, 1983
Max Length
13.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Chetia Mola (Chetia mola) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Chetia mola
Authority
Balon & Stewart, 1983
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
13.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Diagnosis: pharyngeal teeth massive and molariform .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chetia Mola is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Chetia Mola is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Chetia Mola is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
13.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Balon & Stewart, 1983

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