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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Enteromius Papilio

Enteromius papilio Banister & Bailey, 1979
Max Length
2.1 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Enteromius Papilio (Enteromius papilio) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.1 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 papilio
Authority
Banister & Bailey, 1979
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
2.1 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Enteromius Papilio is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Enteromius Papilio is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Enteromius Papilio is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical known from the type locality: forest stream at Sciere near Kindu, a tributary of the Kasuku River (Lualaba, upper Congo River basin) in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
2.1cm

🌡️ 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
Banister & Bailey, 1979

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