Enteromius Pobeguini
📖 Overview
Enteromius Pobeguini (Enteromius pobeguini) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.4 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: last simple dorsal-fin ray smooth on hind margin; scale formula 4.5-5.5/26-32/4.5; 2.5 scales between lateral line and pelvic-fin base; 12 scales around caudal peduncle; lateral-line scales equal in size to the normal scales; 7 branched dorsal fin rays; one pair of short barbels, no anterior barbel, posterior barbel not reaching to anterior margin of eye; lateral line complete and slightly depressed below dorsal fin; maximum reported size 54 mm SL; black mid-lateral band terminating in small black spot at end of caudal peduncle; dorsal fin usually marked with black band . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Enteromius Pobeguini is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical found in certain coastal basins like Comoé, Bandama and Sassandra Rivers in Côte d'Ivoire, and Tominé River in Guinea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afropuntio pobeguini | Pellegrin | 1911 | Synonym |
| Barbus mirei | Estève | 1952 | Synonym |
| Barbus pobeguini | Pellegrin | 1911 | Synonym |
| Barbus pobeguini mauritanica | Pellegrin | 1937 | Synonym |
| Barbus pobeguini pobeguini | Pellegrin | 1911 | Synonym |
| Hemigrammocapoeta mirei | Estève | 1952 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Enteromius Pobeguini.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 29 records indexed .
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