Enteromius Raimbaulti
📖 Overview
Affinities: Barbus macrops (higher number of scales, with longitudinal band) Barbus foutensis (higher number of scales, longer barbels) .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: last simple dorsal-fin ray not ossified and smooth on hind margin; scale formula 3.5/20-24/3.5; 2-2.5 scales between lateral line and pelvic-fin base; 8-10 scales around caudal peduncle; lateral-line scales slightly larger than other scales on sides; 8 branched dorsal fin rays; two pairs of short barbels; anterior barbel not reaching to anterior margin of eye; posterior barbel not extending beyond centre of eye; lateral line complete and more or less horizontal; maximum reported size 61 mm SL; no black spot on dorsal fin; no bands on sides; tip of dorsal fin black; cephalic lines of pores well visible . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Enteromius Raimbaulti is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical known from the type locality (a tributary of the Bafing River, Senegal River system) (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Enteromius Raimbaulti.
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