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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Heteromormyrus Chilembwei

Heteromormyrus chilembwei Mutizwa, Kadye, Bragança & Chakona, 2025
Max Length
6.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Heteromormyrus Chilembwei (Heteromormyrus chilembwei), first described by Mutizwa, Kadye, Bragança & Chakona, 2025 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 6.90 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.

Scientific Name
Heteromormyrus chilembwei
Authority
Mutizwa, Kadye, Bragança & Chakona, 2025
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
6.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Heteromormyrus
Heteromormyrus
Species
Heteromormyrus Chilembwei
Heteromormyrus chilembwei

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 20; Anal soft rays: 23 - 25; Vertebrae: 43. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Heteromormyrus Chilembwei is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
6.9cm
Dorsal Rays
19
Anal Rays
24
Vertebrae
43

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Mutizwa, Kadye, Bragança & Chakona, 2025

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