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.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Enteromius
Maximum length: 4.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: Lower Guinea endemic, known from the Niari-Kouilou River system (Ref. 2801 , 81639 ).
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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