Enteromius Huguenyi

📖 Overview

Enteromius Huguenyi (Enteromius huguenyi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable 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: last simple dorsal-fin ray smooth on hind margin . Scale formula 3.5/23-25/4.5; 2.5 scales between lateral line and pelvic-fin base; 9 scales around caudal peduncle; 8 branched dorsal fin rays; two pairs of well-developped, long and unequal barbels; anterior barbel not extending beyond centre of eye/reaching to, or extending beyond, posterior half of eye; posterior barbel extending beyond hind margin of eye; lateral line complete and straight; maximum reported size 46 mm SL; numerous dark spots on sides, distinct or coalesced . Narrow intraorbital; large eyes, 34.6-53.5% of head length . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Enteromius Huguenyi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Enteromius Huguenyi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Enteromius Huguenyi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical known from the Diani river (Saint Paul river basin) in Guinea and the Loffa River basin in Liberia (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

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