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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Chindongo Longior

Chindongo longior Seegers, 1996
Max Length
8.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Chindongo Longior (Chindongo longior), first described by Seegers, 1996 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 8.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Chindongo longior
Authority
Seegers, 1996
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.7 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Chindongo
Chindongo
Species
Chindongo Longior
Chindongo longior

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chindongo Longior is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chindongo Longior is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal, usually 1 - 8 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
8.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Seegers, 1996

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