Chiloglanis Wagenia
📖 Overview
Chiloglanis Wagenia (Chiloglanis wagenia) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mochokidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7; Vertebrae: 31. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: mandibular teeth 38-42, mean 40 ± 2 in a functional row arranged in a straight line; presence of elongate fingerlike fimbriae on the ventral and posterior faces of the paired premaxillae; fimbriae largely restricted to the posterior face of the pre maxillae; primary premaxillary teeth 140-199; eye diameter 2.6%-4.8% SL; branchiostegal rays modally 6; total anal fin rays fewer than 11; shape of the lateral ethmoid exhibits a free posterior margin as part of a semicircular bony margin of the orbit; and darker overall pigmentation with patches of darker and lighter coloration .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chiloglanis Wagenia is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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