Labeo cylindricus Peters, 1852

Redeye labeo

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	Labeo darlingi, Labeo kilossae, Labeo loveridgei, ... more
Common names	African carp, Rooioog-labeo, 红眼野鲮, ... more

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Main reference

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

Max length : 40.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2801); max. published weight: 900 g (Ref. 7248)

Environment

Benthopelagic; potamodromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater; depth range 30 - 30 m

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 28°C (Ref. 2059); 10°N - 28°S

Africa: within the drainage basins of the Zambezi, Limpopo, Incomati and Usutu-Pongolo Rivers. In the Congo Basin, its distribution is limited to the middle and upper regions (Ref. 26192). Also known from East African rivers and the region of the Cap; south through the Zambezi system (Ref. 7248).
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Short description

Vertebrae: 29 - 31. Lips plicate; dorsal fin concave with 9 to 10 branched rays; eyes in superolateral position; genital orifice very far from origin of anal fin; body cylindrical, slightly elongated; snout truncate with deep transverse furrow and fleshy appendix directed upwards (Ref. 26192). Dark lateral band present in young fish only.

Occurs in both sediment-free and sediment-rich rocky biotopes. Favors clear, running waters in rocky habitats of small and large rivers, also found in lakes and dams over rocky areas. Feeds on diatoms and other small algae from the rocks (Ref. 5595). Also feeds on `aufwuchs' from the surface of rocks, tree trunks and other firm surfaces. Masses upstream in masses to breed, using the mouth & broad pectorals to climb damp surfaces of barrier rocks & weirs (Ref. 7248).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
High vulnerability (55 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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