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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Elongate mbuna

Chindongo elongatus Fryer, 1956
Max Length
9.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 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

Diet information for Elongate mbuna is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

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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