Nile labeo
📖 Overview
Nile labeo (Labeo niloticus), first described by Linnaeus, 1758 is a large fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 63.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nile labeo is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical East Coast rivers or from the Congo basin; several dubious records from West Africa require validation (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Nile Carp · Nile labeo |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | Besarya · Lebeis · Lebeis Abyad Nili · Seer · لبيس نيلي |
| 🌍FAS | کپور نیل |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 尼羅野鯪 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprinus niloticus | Linnaeus | 1758 | Synonym |
| Labeo niloticus | Forsskål | 1775 | Heterotypic |
| Labeo vulgaris | Heckel | 1847 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Nile labeo.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .
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