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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Euchilichthys Dybowskii

Euchilichthys dybowskii Vaillant, 1892
Max Length
11.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Euchilichthys Dybowskii (Euchilichthys dybowskii), first described by Vaillant, 1892 is a small fish in the family Mochokidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 11.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Mochokidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Euchilichthys dybowskii
Authority
Vaillant, 1892
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Mochokidae
Mochokidae
Genus
Euchilichthys
Euchilichthys
Species
Euchilichthys Dybowskii
Euchilichthys dybowskii

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 31 - 32.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Euchilichthys Dybowskii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 4°N - 2°N Central African Republic, and north-eastern Congo River basin rivers (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
11.2cm
Vertebrae
32

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vaillant, 1892

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Atopochilus dybowskii Vaillant 1892 Synonym
Atopochilus habereri Steindachner 1912 Synonym
Chiloglanis dybowskii Vaillant 1892 Synonym
Euchilichthys habereri Steindachner 1912 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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