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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Parmička Owenové

Enteromius owenae Bertram, 1943
Max Length
3.7 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Parmička Owenové (Enteromius owenae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.7 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.

Scientific Name
Enteromius owenae
Authority
Bertram, 1943
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3.7 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parmička Owenové is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Parmička Owenové is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Parmička Owenové is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical known from Lake Bangweulu (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
3.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bertram, 1943

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES Parmička Owenové

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barbus owenae Ricardo-Bertram 1943 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .

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