Enteromius catenarius (Poll & Lambert 1959)

Diagnosis: mouth inferior; two pairs of barbels, anterior pair 0.75-1.05x eye diameter, posterior pair 1.1-1.75x; lateral line complete; 25-28 scales in lateral line; 12 scales around caudal peduncle; longitudinal interrupted black stripe, composed of 3-5 elongated spots (Ref. 81639).Description: small species; scales radially striated; 4.5-5.5 scales between lateral line and dorsal fin origin; 4.5 scales between lateral line and mid-belly; 2.5-3 scales between lateral line and pelvic fin insertion; D:III,8; A:III,5; dorsal fin with concave border, last simple ray soft, not serrated (Ref. 81639).Coloration: ground color yellowish to orange, brown dorsally and white ventrally; interrupted black longitudinal band, composed of 3-5 elongated spots, is present; scales on upper part of body largely bordered with brown anteriorly, or even completely darkened; dorsal, anal and caudal fins tinted red (Ref. 81639).

Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Analsoft rays: 8

Maximum recorded size: 6.2 cm TL (Ref. 2801).

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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.