Enteromius Thysi
📖 Overview
Enteromius Thysi (Enteromius thysi), first described by Trewavas, 1974 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 6.40 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: mouth subinferior; two pairs of long barbels, anterior pair 1.05-3.1x eye diameter, posterior pair 1.3-3.6x; 26-30 scales in lateral line; 12 scales around caudal peduncle; last simple ray of dorsal fin flexible and smooth; 5-6 gill rakers on lower limb of first gill arch; 2 round spots beneath dorsal fin, 1 spot on caudal peduncle . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Enteromius Thysi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical endemic, present in coastal rivers of southwestern Cameroon and Fernando Póo [=Bioko] in Equatorial Guinea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | parmička kakenská |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus thysi | Trewavas | 1974 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Enteromius Thysi.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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