Enteromius bawkuensis (Hopson, 1965)

Description


Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: last simple dorsal-fin ray smooth on hind margin; scale formula 3.5/24-28/3.5; 2-2.5 scales between lateral line and pelvic-fin base; 9-10 scales around caudal peduncle; lateral-line scales slightly deeper than other scales on sides; 8 branched dorsal fin rays; two pairs of barbels; anterior barbel not reaching to anterior margin of eye/not extending beyond centre of eye; posterior barbel reaching to, or extending beyond, posterior half of eye/extending beyond hind margin of eye; lateral line weakly depressed below dorsal fin and incomplete; maximum reported size 29 mm SL; no black spot on dorsal fin; rather faint black longitudinal band on sides (sometimes absent) (Ref. 2940, 81282).

Common Names


No common names available.

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Cypriniformes

Family: Cyprinidae

Genus: Enteromius

Species: Enteromius bawkuensis (Hopson, 1965)

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


  • Africa: the Volta (Ref. 2801, 2940, 28610, 30488, 81282) and the Sokoto River (an affluent of the Niger) (Ref. 2940, 81282).
  • Biology


    Affinities: B. punctitaeniatus (Ref. 2940).

    Habitat


    benthopelagic

    Conservation Status


    Least Concern

    Threat to Humans


    Harmless