Enteromius Anniae
📖 Overview
Enteromius Anniae (Enteromius anniae), first described by Lévêque, 1983 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 8.30 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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: head deep and massive in adults, dorsal profile convex; last simple dorsal-fin ray smooth on hind margin; scale formula (3.5)4.5/25-27/4.5; 3.5 scales between lateral line and pelvic-fin base; 12 scales around caudal peduncle; caudal peduncle elongate (ratio caudal peduncle depth/head length less than 50%); 8 branched dorsal fin rays; two unequal pairs of barbels, anterior extending beyond centre of eye, posterior to gill cover; lateral line complete and weakly depressed below dorsal fin; maximum reported size 83 mm SL; 3 large well defined spots on sides, 1st before level of dorsal-fin origin, 2nd behind vertical line from last dorsal-fin ray, 3rd at end of caudal peduncle; average distance centres 2nd-3rd spot/distance centres 1st-2nd spot (= RDT) is 1.04; known from the upper Corubal in Guinea . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Enteromius Anniae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical known from the Koumba River, affluent of the Tominé/Corubal River in Guinea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | parmička koumbanská |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus anniae | Lévêque | 1983 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Enteromius Anniae.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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