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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Rock Catlet

Chiloglanis niloticus Boulenger, 1900
Max Length
4.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rock Catlet (Chiloglanis niloticus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mochokidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Chiloglanis niloticus
Authority
Boulenger, 1900
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rock Catlet is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rock Catlet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rock Catlet is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 35°N - 4°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
4.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 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
Boulenger, 1900

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Rock Catlet · Suckermouth Catlet
🇸🇦Arabic Kiloglanes Nili
🌍CES peřovec arkonský

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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