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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Fourspotted barb

Enteromius quadripunctatus Pfeffer, 1896
Max Length
3.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100

📖 Overview

Fourspotted barb (Enteromius quadripunctatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.5 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 quadripunctatus
Authority
Pfeffer, 1896
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3.5 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
23–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Fourspotted barb is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Fourspotted barb is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Fourspotted barb is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Fourspotted barb is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.8 - 7.5; dH range: 6 - 18. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
3.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–27°C
pH Range
6.8–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2006

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pfeffer, 1896

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barbus quadripunctatus Pfeffer 1896 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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