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Etymology: Enteromius: Greek, enteron = intestine + Greek, myo, mys = muscle (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Günther.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 10°S - 27°S
Africa: widespread in southern Africa from the Zambian Congo system (Ref. 52193) and the Cunene, Okavango (Ref. 7248, 11970, 52193, 120641), and Zambezi south to the Phongolo (Ref. 52193). Also present in the Cuanza (Ref. 11970, 120641) and Bengo in Angola (Ref. 11970). Absent from the lower Zambezi, Buzi, Pungwe and Save systems (Ref. 7248, 52193).
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 14.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 52193)
Found in a wide variety of habitats including flowing and standing waters; thrives in dams and lakes (Ref. 52193). It feeds on aquatic invertebrates and grass seeds (Ref. 52193). Breeds after rains during summer months (Ref. 7248, 52193).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Skelton, P.H., 2001. A complete guide to the freshwater fishes of southern Africa. Cape Town (South Africa): Struik Publishers, 395 p. (Ref. 52193)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
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