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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Chiloglanis Asperocutis

Chiloglanis asperocutis Mutizwa, Bragança & Chakona, 2025
Max Length
7.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Chiloglanis Asperocutis (Chiloglanis asperocutis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mochokidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Chiloglanis asperocutis
Authority
Mutizwa, Bragança & Chakona, 2025
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
7.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11; Vertebrae: 27 - 29. : elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chiloglanis Asperocutis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
7.8cm
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
10
Vertebrae
28

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Mutizwa, Bragança & Chakona, 2025

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