Upper Zambezi yellowfish
📖 Overview
Prefers fast water with rocky bottom and seldom occurs over sand or in aquatic vegetation . Feeds on aquatic insect larvae, crustaceans, mollusks and small fish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Upper Zambezi yellowfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 11°S - 18°S
🌿 Ecology
aquatic insect larvae, crustaceans, mollusks and small fish (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Upper Zambezi Yellowfish |
| 🌍AFR | Bo-zambezi-geelvis |
| 🌍CES | parma Codringtonova |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Замбезийский усач |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Upper Zambezi yellowfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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