Enteromius Salessei
📖 Overview
Enteromius Salessei (Enteromius salessei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.7 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 5.5/25-29/4.5; 1.5 scales between lateral line and pelvic-fin base; 9-10 scales around caudal peduncle; lateral-line scales equal in size to the normal scales; 7 branched dorsal fin rays; no barbels; lateral line incomplete, deeply depressed below dorsal fin; maximum reported size 47 mm SL . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Enteromius Salessei is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical known from the rivers of Guinea Bissau (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | parmička oranžovoploutvá |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus apogonostomatus | Pellegrin | 1913 | Synonym |
| Barbus salessei | Pellegrin | 1908 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Enteromius Salessei.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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