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Labeobarbus kimberleyensis (Gilchrist & Thompson, 1913) Largemouth yellowfish |
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| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae | |||
| Max. size: | 82.5 cm FL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 22 kg | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Orange-Vaal River system. | |||
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| Biology: | Is the largest scale-bearing indigenous fish species in southern Africa. Adults prefer flowing water in deep channels or below rapids, but the species does well in dams. Mainly a predator, initially taking insects and small crustaceans but piscivore above 30 cm FL. Breeds in mid-summer to late summer over gravel beds in running water. May live for 12 or more years (Ref. 7248). Imported for food in US and Canadian markets (Ref. 4537) | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 20 December 2016 (B2b(ii,iii,v)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||