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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Enteromius Poechii

Enteromius poechii (Steindachner, 1911)
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Enteromius Poechii (Enteromius poechii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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 poechii
Authority
(Steindachner, 1911)
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Enteromius Poechii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Enteromius Poechii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Habitat and distribution data for Enteromius Poechii is currently being compiled.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.38
Food Items

insects and small organisms

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01259 × L3.07 (TL)
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
6

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
(Steindachner, 1911)

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barbus bernardcarpi Jubb 1958 Synonym
Barbus pochii Lohberger 1930 Heterotypic
Barbus poechii Steindachner 1911 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 26 records indexed .

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