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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Mogurnda Mbuta

Mogurnda mbuta Allen & Jenkins, 1999
Max Length
10.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
2–2 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Overview information for Mogurnda Mbuta is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Mogurnda mbuta
Authority
Allen & Jenkins, 1999
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
10.2 cm
Depth Range
2–2 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 12 - 14; Vertebrae: 31 - 32. Caudal fin rounded.: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mogurnda Mbuta is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mogurnda Mbuta is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Mogurnda Mbuta is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: ? - 6.4; depth range 2 - 2 m . Tropical; ? - 26°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
10.2cm
Dorsal Spines
9
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
13
Vertebrae
32

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Allen & Jenkins, 1999

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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