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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Heteromormyrus Tangwenai

Heteromormyrus tangwenai Mutizwa, Kadye, Bragança & Chakona, 2025
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Max Length
10.2 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
—

📖 Overview

Overview information for Heteromormyrus Tangwenai is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Heteromormyrus tangwenai
Authority
Mutizwa, Kadye, Bragança & Chakona, 2025
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
10.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Heteromormyrus
Heteromormyrus
Species
Heteromormyrus Tangwenai
Heteromormyrus tangwenai

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 20; Anal soft rays: 20 - 25; Vertebrae: 41 - 42. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Heteromormyrus Tangwenai is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Heteromormyrus Tangwenai is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Heteromormyrus Tangwenai is currently being compiled.

🌍 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
10.2cm
Dorsal Rays
19
Anal Rays
23
Vertebrae
42

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Mutizwa, Kadye, Bragança & Chakona, 2025

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