Enteromius aliciae

Enteromius aliciae

Eight Point Five Centimeters Carp of African Waters

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

Enteromius aliciae is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Enteromius. It has been reported only from two locations in Saint John River, Liberia, and Saint Paul River, Guinea; and is threatened by siltation of its habitat, consequent upon deforestation.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Enteromius
Maximum length: 8.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: only known from Saint John river basin in Liberia (Mani river) and Saint Paul river basin in Guinea (Diani river) (Ref. 35810 , 81282 ).
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

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