💧 Freshwater
Near Threatened
🌡️ Tropical
Elongate mbuna
Chindongo elongatus Fryer, 1956
📖 Overview
Inhabits the shallow rocky biotope in sediment-free areas. Common around small rocks . It feeds by combing loose algae from the biocover .
Scientific Name
Chindongo elongatus
Authority
Fryer, 1956
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
9.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Water Temp
22–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt
🔬 Taxonomy
Genus
Chindongo
Chindongo
Species
Elongate mbuna
Chindongo elongatus
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Elongate mbuna is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Elongate mbuna is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus
🥚 Reproduction
🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External
Produces up to 37 eggs.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.5 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 19. Tropical; 22°C - 25°C ; 11°S - 12°S
🌿 Ecology
Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.5±0.3
📐 Morphometrics
Length–Weight Relationship:
W = 0.01445 × L2.99
(TL)
Max TL
9.5cm
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
Temperature Range
22–25°C
pH Range
7.5–8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2018
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fryer, 1956
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