Redeye labeo
📖 Overview
Shoaling species . Found 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 . It feeds on diatoms and other small algae from the rocks , also on `aufwuchs' from the surface of rocks, tree trunks and other firm surfaces . Migrates upstream in masses to breed, using the mouth and broad pectoral fins to climb damp surfaces of barrier rocks and weirs . Some sources give a maximum length of 400 mm standard length
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 29 - 31. Diagnosis: 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 .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Redeye labeo is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous ; depth range 30 - 30 m. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C ; 10°N - 28°S East African rivers and the region of the Cap; south through the Zambezi system (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
diatoms and other small algae from the rocks (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Redeye labeo is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Redeye labeo is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Redeye labeo has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | African Carp · Redeye Labeo · Redeyed Labeo |
| 🌍AFR | Rooioog-moddervis |
| 🇩🇪German | Berglabeo |
| 🌍SWA | Chirichiri · Ningwe |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labeo darlingi | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
| Labeo kilossae | Steindachner | 1914 | Synonym |
| Labeo kilossana | Steindachner | 1914 | Synonym |
| Labeo loveridgei | Regan | 1920 | Synonym |
| Labeo montanus | Günther | 1889 | Synonym |
| Labeo parvulus | Gilchrist & Thompson | 1913 | Synonym |
| Tylognathus cantini | Sauvage | 1882 | Synonym |
| Tylognathus montanus | Günther | 1889 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Redeye labeo.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 300 records indexed .
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