Cyprinidae

Enteromius catenarius

Enteromius catenarius

Brown scales on orange ground

• Tropical
• Lower river
• Local endemic species
• Restricted distribution
• Freshwater fish
• Africa
• Fusiform
• Small
• Tropical fish

Enteromius catenarius is a species of cyprinid fish endemic to the Kouilou-Niari River system of the Republic of the Congo. This species can reach a maximum length of 4.5 centimetres (1.8 in) SL. It is yellow to orange in color and has brown scales. It may be more widespread than currently known but further research is needed.