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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Enteromius Foutensis

Enteromius foutensis Lévêque, Teugels & Thys van den Audenaerde, 1988
Max Length
9 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Enteromius Foutensis (Enteromius foutensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Enteromius foutensis
Authority
Lévêque, Teugels & Thys van den Audenaerde, 1988
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
9 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: last simple dorsal-fin ray not ossified and smooth on hind margin; scale formula 3.5-4.5/21-25/3.5-4.5; 2.5 scales between lateral line and pelvic-fin base; 12 scales around caudal peduncle; lateral-line scales equal in size to other scales on sides; 8 branched dorsal fin rays; two pairs of moderately developed barbels; anterior barbel not reaching to anterior margin of eye/not extending beyond centre of eye; posterior barbel reaching to, or extending beyond, posterior half of eye/extending beyond hind margin of eye; lateral line complete and slightly depressed below dorsal fin; maximum reported size 90 mm SL; no black spot on dorsal fin; no bands on sides . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Enteromius Foutensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Enteromius Foutensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Enteromius Foutensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
9cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Lévêque, Teugels & Thys van den Audenaerde, 1988

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