Senegal minnow
📖 Overview
Senegal minnow (Raiamas senegalensis), first described by Steindachner, 1870 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 24.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 16 - 18. Diagnosis: body depth 3.9-6.2x and head length 3.4-4.7x SL; eye diameter 3.1-4.9x head length . Scale formula 9.5-11.5/48-64/4.5-6.5; 14-16 scales around caudal peduncle; 8 dorsal-fin branched rays; 13-15 anal-fin branched rays . Usually less than 15 vertical bars on sides; known from the large Nilo-Sudanese basins . Round spot on caudal peduncle . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Senegal minnow is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical; 22°C - 26°C known from the Cross River in Cameroon (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Senegal Minnow · Senegal trout barb · Silver Fish |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | Mergan · Morgan Loutti |
| 🌍CES | Rajamas Senegalský |
| 🌍EWE | Norgbeforfor · Torme Sakli |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Täpläkitabarbi |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Sangica-do-Senegal |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barilius loati | Boulenger | 1901 | Synonym |
| Barilius macrostoma | Boulenger | 1913 | Synonym |
| Barilius senegalensis | Steindachner | 1870 | Synonym |
| Barilius senegalensis orientalis | Blache & Miton | 1961 | Synonym |
| Barilius senegalensis senegalensis | Steindachner | 1870 | Synonym |
| Raiamas loati | Boulenger | 1901 | Synonym |
| Raiamas macrostoma | Boulenger | 1913 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Senegal minnow.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 113 records indexed .
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