Labeobarbus aeneus (Burchell, 1822)

Smallmouth yellowfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	Cyprinus aeneus, Barbus aeneus, Barbus gilchristi, ... more
Common names	Vaal-Orange smallmouth yellowfish, 小口魮, Kleinbek-geelvis, ... more

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Main reference

Lévêque, C. and J. Daget. 1984. (Ref. 2801)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 50.0 cm FL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7248); max. published weight: 7,837 g (Ref. 7248); max. reported age: 12 years (Ref. 6465)

Environment

Benthopelagic; potamodromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 24°S - 33°S

Africa: originally endemic to the Orange-Vaal River system, South Africa. Has been introduced into the Gouritz River, South Cape and the Olifants River, Limpopo River system where it is now established.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5

Occurs in impoundments and rivers. Prefers clear-flowing waters over sandy or rocky substrates. An omnivorous bottom feeder. Diet includes water fleas, snails, plankton, small mussels, insects, small fish, algae and detritus. Breeds in spring through to midsummer after the first substantial rains of the season. Migrates upstream to spawn over suitable gravel beds (Ref. 7248).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (K=0.13-0.27; tmax=12)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
High vulnerability (59 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Boden, Gert

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