Labeobarbus Johnstonii
📖 Overview
Inhabits inshore areas of the lake, but ascends rivers to breed . Found in all types of habitat and occurs in groups of about 25 individuals; not exported for trade .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 40 - 43. Diagnosis: High lateral line scale count, 31-40 scales on lateral line; long, robust barbelsof equal length; and enlarged, molariform pharyngeal teeth . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Labeobarbus Johnstonii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Labeobarbus Johnstonii is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical; 8°S - 15°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Labeobarbus Johnstonii 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 Labeobarbus Johnstonii is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Labeobarbus Johnstonii has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | parma Johnstonova |
| 🌍NYA | Matemba |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus eurystomus | Keilhack | 1908 | Synonym |
| Barbus globiceps | Worthington | 1933 | Synonym |
| Barbus intermedius brevicauda | Keilhack | 1908 | Synonym |
| Barbus intermedius eurystomus | Keilhack | 1908 | Synonym |
| Barbus johnstonii | Boulenger | 1907 | Synonym |
| Barbus nyassae | Keilhack | 1908 | Synonym |
| Labeobarbus brevicauda | Keilhack | 1908 | Synonym |
| Varicorhinus nyasensis | Worthington | 1933 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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