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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Enteromius Subinensis

Enteromius subinensis Hopson, 1965
Max Length
3.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Enteromius Subinensis (Enteromius subinensis), first described by Hopson, 1965 is a tiny fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 3.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.

Scientific Name
Enteromius subinensis
Authority
Hopson, 1965
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
3.4 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Enteromius
Enteromius
Species
Enteromius Subinensis
Enteromius subinensis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: last simple dorsal-fin ray smooth on hind margin; scale formula 5.5/27-30/4-4.5; 2.5 scales between lateral line and pelvic-fin base; 10-11 scales around caudal peduncle; 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 slightly depressed below dorsal fin; maximum reported size 34 mm SL; no black spot on dorsal fin; more or less distinct dark band along middle of sides . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Enteromius Subinensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical known from the Subin River, Pra Basin, Ghana (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
3.4cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hopson, 1965

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES parmička subinská
🌍EST Subini pardkala

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barbus subinensis Hopson 1965 Synonym

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Enteromius Subinensis.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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