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Enteromius cernuus (Barnard, 1938) |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South Africa: Western Cape (Olifants River system). | |||
| Diagnosis: | This species is distinguished by the following characters: complete lateral line complete with 28-33 pored scales )mode 31); circumpendicular scales 10-12 (mode 12); one pair of conspicuous oral barbels which surpass vertical through middle of eye (Ref. 124213). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits perennial streams with oligotrophic water as they mostly drain over Table Mountain sandstone Unknown reporduction datails, but spawning may occur around November- December, based on redfin minnow, Pseudobarbus observations that are also endemic to the Cape Fold Ecoregion which is a winter rainfall period (Ref. 124213). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||