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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Chindongo Heteropictus

Chindongo heteropictus Staeck, 1980
Max Length
8.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

It feeds on plankton, when available, in midwater, =1m from the substrate; males feed on the Aufwuchs on the rocks .

Scientific Name
Chindongo heteropictus
Authority
Staeck, 1980
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Water Temp
24–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Chindongo
Chindongo
Species
Chindongo Heteropictus
Chindongo heteropictus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chindongo Heteropictus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chindongo Heteropictus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

👄 Mouth Brooder

Females are mouthbrooders.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C ; 13°S - 15°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3
Food Items

plankton, when available, in midwater, =1m from the substrate; males feed on the Aufwuchs on the roc

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
8.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–26°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Staeck, 1980

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