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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pangani suckermouth

Chiloglanis deckenii Peters, 1868
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Overview information for Pangani suckermouth is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Chiloglanis deckenii
Authority
Peters, 1868
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7 cm
Latitude
11°S – 5°N
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
20–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 33 - 34.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pangani suckermouth is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pangani suckermouth is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.2; dH range: 15 - ?. Tropical; 20°C - 26°C ; 5°N - 11°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
7cm
Vertebrae
34

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–26°C
pH Range
6–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2006

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
5°N – 11°S
Described By
Peters, 1868

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Pangani Suckermouth
🌍CES peřovec Deckenův

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Synodontis eurystomus Pfeffer 1889 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 4 records indexed .

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