Labeobarbus kimberleyensis (Gilchrist & Thompson, 1913)
Largemouth yellowfish
Labeobarbus kimberleyensis
photo by IGFA

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae
Max. size:  82.5 cm FL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 22 kg
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous
Distribution:  Africa: Orange-Vaal River system.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Is the largest scale-bearing indigenous fish species in southern Africa. Adults prefer flowing water in deep channels or below rapids, but the species does well in dams. Mainly a predator, initially taking insects and small crustaceans but piscivore above 30 cm FL. Breeds in mid-summer to late summer over gravel beds in running water. May live for 12 or more years (Ref. 7248). Imported for food in US and Canadian markets (Ref. 4537)
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 20 December 2016 (B2b(ii,iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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