Enteromius guildi (Loiselle, 1973)

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 3.5/22-25/3.5; 2.5 scales between lateral line and pelvic-fin base; 10 scales around caudal peduncle; 8 branched dorsal fin rays; two pairs of short barbels; anterior barbel not reaching to anterior margin of eye/not extending beyond centre of eye; posterior barbel not extending beyond centre of eye/reaching to, or extending beyond, posterior half of eye; lateral line complete and slightly depressed below dorsal fin; maximum reported size 56 mm SL; no black spot on dorsal fin; narrow, dark lateral band along sides; lateral line scales with dark margin (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 guildi (Loiselle, 1973)

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


  • Africa: only known from the upper reaches of the River Hedjo (Volta basin) (Ref. 2801, 2940, 81282) near the Togo and Ghanaian borders (Ref. 2940, 81282).
  • Biology


    Affinities: B. ablabes; B. macrops; B. parablabes; B. callipterus (Ref. 2940).

    Habitat


    benthopelagic

    Conservation Status


    Least Concern

    Threat to Humans


    Harmless