Enteromius Catenarius
📖 Overview
Enteromius Catenarius (Enteromius catenarius) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.5 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: mouth inferior; two pairs of barbels, anterior pair 0.75-1.05x eye diameter, posterior pair 1.1-1.75x; lateral line complete; 25-28 scales in lateral line; 12 scales around caudal peduncle; longitudinal interrupted black stripe, composed of 3-5 elongated spots . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Enteromius Catenarius is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical endemic, known from the Niari-Kouilou River system (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Enteromius Catenarius.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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