Cunene labeo (Labeo ansorgii)

Scientific name: Labeo ansorgii Boulenger, 1907

The Cunene labeo (Labeo ansorgii) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. Native range: Africa, within the drainage basins of the Cuanza and Cunene river systems of Angola and Namibia. Unconfirmed record from the Congo basin.

Biology

Prefers flowing water in rocky habitats.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Labeo ansorgii
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
25.0
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: within the drainage basins of the Cuanza and Cunene river systems of Angola and Namibia. Unconfirmed record from the Congo basin.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries:
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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