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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Okavango suckermouth

Chiloglanis fasciatus Pellegrin, 1936
Max Length
6.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Found in rocky rapids as well as in fringing vegetation in the mainstream current. Feeds on small invertebrates and algae from the surface of rocks and plants . Oviparous .

Scientific Name
Chiloglanis fasciatus
Authority
Pellegrin, 1936
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.4 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Okavango suckermouth is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Okavango suckermouth is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Okavango suckermouth is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 13°S - 19°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.34
Food Items

small invertebrates and algae from the surface of rocks and plants (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
6.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pellegrin, 1936

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