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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Enteromius Aliciae

Enteromius aliciae Bigorne & Lévêque, 1993
Max Length
8.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Enteromius Aliciae (Enteromius aliciae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Enteromius aliciae
Authority
Bigorne & Lévêque, 1993
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
8.5 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: last simple dorsal-fin ray smooth on hind margin . Bones of suborbital series elongated; scale formula 3.5/26-28/4.5; 2.5 scales between lateral line and pelvic-fin base; 12 scales around caudal peduncle; 8 branched dorsal fin rays; two unequal pairs of barbels; anterior barbel reaching to, or extending beyond, posterior half of eye/extending beyond hind margin of eye; posterior barbel extending beyond hind margin of eye; lateral line complete and straight; maximum reported size 79 mm SL; usually 4 to 5 spots on sides . Large eyes, 31.8-41.1% of head length . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Enteromius Aliciae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Enteromius Aliciae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Enteromius Aliciae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical known from Saint John river basin in Liberia (Mani river) and Saint Paul river basin in Guinea (Diani river) (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
8.5cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bigorne & Lévêque, 1993

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