Enteromius Chlorotaenia

📖 Overview

Enteromius Chlorotaenia (Enteromius chlorotaenia) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.8 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 spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: mouth subinferior; two pairs of long barbels, anterior pair reaching to posterior half of eye, posterior pair reaching beyond posterior eye border; lateral line complete and straight; 27-30 scales in lateral line; 4.5 scales between lateral line and dorsal fin origin; 4.5 scales between lateral line and mid-belly; 2.5-3 scales between lateral line and pelvic-fin base; 12 scales around caudal peduncle; posterior margin of dorsal fin concave; 8 branched dorsal fin rays; last simple dorsal-fin ray flexible and smooth on hind margin, as long as head; no black spots; more or less distinct dark band along middle of sides . Maximum reported size 85 mm SL . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Enteromius Chlorotaenia is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C east of the Volta basin to Cameroon (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Enteromius Chlorotaenia.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 38 records indexed .

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