Enteromius Brichardi
📖 Overview
Enteromius Brichardi (Enteromius brichardi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.4 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: mouth inferior; two pairs of short barbels; anterior pair 1.33x eye diameter, posterior pair 1.85x eye diameter; lateral line complete; 25-29 scales in lateral line; 4.5 scales between lateral line and dorsal fin; 4.5 scales between lateral line and mid-ventral line; 12 scales around caudal peduncle; last simple ray of dorsal fin flexible and not serrated; no striping or spotting on sides; black spot at base of dorsal fin . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Enteromius Brichardi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Enteromius Brichardi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Enteromius Brichardi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical endemic, known from the Ogowe and Nyanga basins in Gabon, and the Niari-Kouilou basin in the Republic of Congo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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