Labeo ruddi Boulenger, 1907

Silver labeo

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	... more
Common names	Silwer-moddervis, 拉德氏野鲮, Limpopo-Labeo, ... more

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Main reference

Reid, G.M. 1985. (Ref. 1440)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 30.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7248); max. published weight: 1,000 g (Ref. 7248)

Environment

Benthopelagic; potamodromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater; pH range: 7.0 - ? ; dH range: 10 - 15

Climate / Range

Tropical; 23°C - 27°C (Ref. 2059); 13°S - 26°S

Africa: within the drainage basin of the Limpopo and Incomati, as well as the Cunene (Ref. 7248) but not in the Pongolo.
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Habitat preference is warm middle and low veldt streams and larger pools over muddy bottoms (Ref. 1440). Feeds on organic sediments. Moves up rain-swollen rivers to breed (Ref. 7248).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Least Concern (LC)	Harmless

Human uses
Gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate to high vulnerability (45 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Sa-a, Pascualita

Modified by Sa-a, Pascualita

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