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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Olivegreen ufipa barb

Enteromius olivaceus Seegers, 1996
Max Length
4.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Olivegreen ufipa barb (Enteromius olivaceus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.8 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.

Scientific Name
Enteromius olivaceus
Authority
Seegers, 1996
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.8 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Enteromius
Enteromius
Species
Olivegreen ufipa barb
Enteromius olivaceus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Olivegreen ufipa barb is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Olivegreen ufipa barb is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Olivegreen ufipa barb is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Olivegreen ufipa barb 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
4.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2006

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Seegers, 1996

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