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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Heteromormyrus Dolichorhynchus

Heteromormyrus dolichorhynchus Mutizwa, Kadye, Bragança & Chakona, 2025
Max Length
17.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Heteromormyrus Dolichorhynchus (Heteromormyrus dolichorhynchus), first described by Mutizwa, Kadye, Bragança & Chakona, 2025 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 17.60 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 dolichorhynchus
Authority
Mutizwa, Kadye, Bragança & Chakona, 2025
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
17.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Heteromormyrus
Heteromormyrus
Species
Heteromormyrus Dolichorhynchus
Heteromormyrus dolichorhynchus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 25; Anal soft rays: 26 - 29; Vertebrae: 42 - 44. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Heteromormyrus Dolichorhynchus 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
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
17.6cm
Dorsal Rays
24
Anal Rays
28
Vertebrae
43

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Mutizwa, Kadye, Bragança & Chakona, 2025

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