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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Enteromius Castrasibutum

Enteromius castrasibutum Fowler, 1936
Max Length
5.7 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Enteromius Castrasibutum (Enteromius castrasibutum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Enteromius castrasibutum
Authority
Fowler, 1936
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
5.7 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Well-defined spots on flanks .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Enteromius Castrasibutum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Enteromius Castrasibutum is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Enteromius Castrasibutum is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Central African Republic (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
5.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 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
Fowler, 1936

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