Rednose labeo
📖 Overview
Adults prefer large rivers but is also found in large lakes and dams . They graze on algae and `aufwuchs' from rocks . From October to December in Lake Moëro, the adults gather and migrate to the spawning grounds; they go up the Luapula River up to the foot of Johnston Falls where they undergo one massive spawning between January and March. This massive spawning of short duration is known as kapata in the Luapula-Moëro system and in the tributaries of the Luapula. This species is intensely fished and caviar is produce from eggs collected during migration from Lake Moëro to Luapula River .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rednose labeo is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Rednose labeo is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical; 13°S - 22°S East Coast rivers (Rufiji system) (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Hunyani Labeo · Manyame Labeo · Rednose Labeo · Rednose Mudsucker · Sailfin Mudsucker |
| 🌍AFR | Manyame-moddervis |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labeo altivelus | Peters | 1852 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 138 records indexed .
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