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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Treur barb

Enteromius treurensis Groenewald, 1958
Max Length
108 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
6 yrs
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
67.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Found mainly in small pools and behind rocks in flowing runs of clear mountain streams. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates, particularly insects. Co-exists with the small amphiliid catfish Amphilius natalensis . Breeds in early summer, with both sexes developing small tubercles on the head.

Scientific Name
Enteromius treurensis
Authority
Groenewald, 1958
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
108 cm
Lifespan
6 years
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
67.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Treur barb is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Treur barb 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. Subtropical; 22°S - 26°S South Africa; previously known from the Treur and Sabie rivers.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.38
Food Items

aquatic invertebrates, particularly insects

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
108cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2016

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
67.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Groenewald, 1958

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Treur barb.

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