Chiloglanis Disneyi
📖 Overview
Chiloglanis Disneyi (Chiloglanis disneyi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mochokidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 6; Anal spines: 0; Vertebrae: 30 - 32. Diagnosis: labial disk rounded and moderately developed , bearing very small barbels . Mandibular barbels small; no auxiliary mandibular barbels; papillae of upper lip with distinctive frond-like margins . Premaxillary teeth large, arranged in 3-4 rows; mandibular teeth numbering 8+8 to 10+10, usually arranged in 2 rows; eye small; caudal peduncle relatively deep; caudal fin weakly forked, with rounded lobes, lower longer than upper . Apparently no sexual dimorphism, but all individuals so far examined seemed to be immature . Top and sides of body with sharply contrasting dark vertical bands alternating with pale areas . Coloration: live specimens: 3 very well defined black vertical bars; dorsal area from head to dorsal-fin origin, or to 1st vertical bar, yellow-orange to brown-orange, depending on individuals; light areas of body and of dorsal, adipose and caudal fins bright yellow or even lemon-coloured; pectorals, pelvics and anal fin pale yellow; faint dark cross-bars on central part of pectoral fins; anterior parts of adipose and anal fins marked with black dots; caudal fin with 4 yellow spots underlined with black; belly beige/cream or whitish .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chiloglanis Disneyi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | peřovec Disneyův |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Chiloglanis Disneyi.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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