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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Chindongo Saulosi

Chindongo saulosi Konings, 1990
Max Length
8.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Large groups of this species occur in the sediment-free rocky habitat; found in the upper part of the reef where the current is strong . It feeds from the biocover by picking and nibbling at loose material from the substrate .

Scientific Name
Chindongo saulosi
Authority
Konings, 1990
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
8.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Water Temp
23–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Chindongo
Chindongo
Species
Chindongo Saulosi
Chindongo saulosi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chindongo Saulosi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chindongo Saulosi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Chindongo Saulosi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Chindongo Saulosi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.4 - 8.4; dH range: 7 - 30. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C ; 11°S - 13°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.6±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–27°C
pH Range
7.4–8.4
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Konings, 1990

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