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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Enteromius Anema

Enteromius anema Boulenger, 1903
Max Length
3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Enteromius anema
Authority
Boulenger, 1903
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: last simple dorsal-fin ray smooth on hind margin; scale formula 3.5/22-25/3.5; 2.5 scales between lateral line and pelvic-fin base; 8-10 scales around caudal peduncle; lateral-line scales not deeper than other scales and marked with black, sometimes simulating a longitudinal band; 8 branched dorsal fin rays; no barbels; lateral line complete, straight; maximum reported size 30 mm SL . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Enteromius Anema is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Enteromius Anema is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Enteromius Anema is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
3cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1903

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barbus anema Boulenger 1903 Synonym
Labeobarbus anema Boulenger 1903 Synonym
Parapuntius anema Boulenger 1903 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .

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