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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Enteromius Traorei

Enteromius traorei (Lévêque, Teugels & Thys van den Audenaerde, 1987)
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Enteromius Traorei (Enteromius traorei), first described by (Lévêque, Teugels & Thys van den Audenaerde, 1987) is a fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). 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 Vulnerable.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Enteromius traorei
Authority
(Lévêque, Teugels & Thys van den Audenaerde, 1987)
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
VU
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Enteromius Traorei is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Enteromius Traorei is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Habitat and distribution data for Enteromius Traorei is currently being compiled.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
(Lévêque, Teugels & Thys van den Audenaerde, 1987)

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES parmička sahiblinská

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barbus traorei Lévêque, Teugels & Thys van den Audenaerde 1987 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .

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