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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Mbozi suckermouth

Chiloglanis mbozi Seegers, 1996
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Max Length
5.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Chiloglanis mbozi
Authority
Seegers, 1996
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
5.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Mochokidae
Mochokidae
Genus
Chiloglanis
Chiloglanis
Species
Mbozi suckermouth
Chiloglanis mbozi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mbozi suckermouth is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mbozi suckermouth is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mbozi suckermouth is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
5.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2006

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Seegers, 1996

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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