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Name
Scientific name
Enteromius sublineatus
Described by
Authority Daget, Year 1954, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
Enteromius sublineatus is a widespread West African barb found in river basins from Senegal east to Cameroon, including the Niger and Volta…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–27°C, pH 6–7
Hardness
2–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo, Bandama, Benue, Cavalla, Comoé, Cross, Mokoko, Mono, Niger, Ouémé, Volta
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
A widespread species found throughout much of Western Africa in numerous river basins. Occurences include the Cavalla River which runs through parts of Guinea,…
Habitat
Given its massive distribution it is likely to be found in various biotopes but would appear to be primarily a river and stream-dwelling species.
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of at least 120 ∗ 30 cm are recommended.
Maintenance
Fairly undemanding provided its tank is well-maintained. It can appear a little washed out in very sparsely decorated set-ups though. A combination of good lig…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Stomach analyses of wild specimens have shown it to be something of a generalised omnivore feeding on various insects, invertebrates and plant material both te…
Behaviour and compatibility
This species makes an ideal addition to a peaceful community of slightly bigger African species such as other similarly sized 'Barbus', Alestiid tetras, Mochok…
Sexual dimorphism
Males should be more intensely coloured, slimmer and slightly smaller than females.
Reproduction
Unreported in the hobby as far as we know and if you are lucky enough to find it on sale in numbers it would make an excellent project. Adopting a strategy as …
Notes
This is a rare barb in the hobby and unfortunately little information is available regarding its captive care. It's possible that it may turn out to represent …
References
References
1 on this profile