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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Chiloglanis Micropogon

Chiloglanis micropogon Poll, 1952
Max Length
4.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Chiloglanis Micropogon (Chiloglanis micropogon), first described by Poll, 1952 is a tiny fish in the family Mochokidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 4.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Chiloglanis micropogon
Authority
Poll, 1952
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
4.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
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
Chiloglanis Micropogon
Chiloglanis micropogon

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chiloglanis Micropogon is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chiloglanis Micropogon is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Habitat and distribution data for Chiloglanis Micropogon is currently being compiled.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
4.9cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
6
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poll, 1952

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 12 records indexed .

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