Enteromius Parajae
📖 Overview
Found in small rivers (5-10 m wide) with a sandy bottom and a well developed gallery of trees and high grasses; hides in the aquatic vegetation in relatively calm pools . Maximum total length observed is 5.31 cm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 31 - 32. Diagnosis: mouth subinferior; barbels absent; lateral line incomplete with 4-7 perforated scales; 22-25 scales in lateral line; 10 circumpeduncular scales; 2.5-3.0 scales between lateral line and pelvic fin insertion; gill rakers present along lower limb of first gill arch; dorsal fin with straight posterior margin; last simple ray of dorsal fin soft and flexible; 4 simple rays in dorsal fin; 15-17 rays in pectoral fin . 3 infraorbital bones with clearly visible sensory canals . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Enteromius Parajae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.5 - 6.5. Tropical; 18°C - 20°C known from the upper Sanaga River basin (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | parmička kimská |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus parajae | Van den Bergh & Teugels | 1998 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Enteromius Parajae.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 12 records indexed .
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