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Enteromius catenarius

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.

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Jul 20, 2026
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Length
138 w
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Source
Enteromius catenarius
Photo by the Royal Museum for Central Africa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Subfamily: Smiliogastrinae
Genus: Enteromius
Species:
E. catenarius
Binomial name
Enteromius catenarius
Synonyms

Barbus catenarius Poll & Lambert, 1959

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.2 It is yellow to orange in color and has brown scales. It may be more widespread than currently known but further research is needed.

References

References

  1. Moelants, T. (2018). "Enteromius catenarius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018 e.T181730A126350475. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T181730A126350475.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Enteromius catenarius". FishBase. April 2013 version.