Enteromius ditinensis (Daget, 1962)

Description


Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: last simple dorsal-fin ray smooth on hind margin; scale formula 4.5/26-29/4.5; 2.5 scales between lateral line and pelvic-fin base; 10 scales around caudal peduncle; 7-8 branched dorsal fin rays; two pairs of long barbels; anterior barbel 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 complete and depressed below dorsal fin, descending from midline of sides by about half a scale; maximum reported size 61 mm SL; no black spot on dorsal fin; more or less distinct dark band along middle of sides; back marked with dark longitudinal bands, particularly well visible in adults (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 ditinensis (Daget, 1962)

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


  • Africa: present in the Bafing River (Ref. 2801, 2940, 81282) and Téné Rivers (Upper Senegal) in Guinea (Ref. 2940, 81282).
  • Biology


    Maximum recorded TL is 7.6 cm (Ref. 2801).

    Habitat


    benthopelagic

    Conservation Status


    Least Concern

    Threat to Humans


    Harmless