Barbel

Enteromius anema

Three Centimeters Carp from African Waters

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

Enteromius anema is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Enteromius. It is widespread in Africa, being found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guinea, Mali, Nigeria, South Sudan and Sudan. It grows to a length of about 5 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Enteromius
Maximum length: 3 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: Nile River, but also reported from the Chad and Niger basins (Ref. 2940 , 81282 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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