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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Cunene labeo

Labeo ansorgii Boulenger, 1907
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Cunene labeo (Labeo ansorgii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Labeo ansorgii
Authority
Boulenger, 1907
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
25 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cunene labeo is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cunene labeo is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 13°S - 19°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
25cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1907

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Cunene Labeo
🌍CES labeo Ansorgovo · labeo Rocadasovo

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Labeo rocadasi Boulenger 1910 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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