Moggel (Labeo umbratus)

Scientific name: Labeo umbratus Smith, 1841

Moggel (Labeo umbratus)

The Moggel (Labeo umbratus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae.

Biology

Closely resembles L. capensis in coloration and in having well developed anterior barbels. Survives temperatures below 10?C. Found mainly in standing waters, shallow dams and muddy shallow areas such as in large impoundments. Juveniles feed on small invertebrates while adults feed on detritus and mud. Valued as an important, nutritious food source and is recommended for use in wastewater aquaculture in combination with other aquatic organisms.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Labeo umbratus
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
50.0
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Africa: within the drainage basin of the Orange river and in southern watersheds of the Cape region. There are records of Labeo umbratus from the Olifant's river (Limpopo system) where it has been introduced by anglers. Has also been translocated in the Olifants-Limpopo system in Transvaal
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquaculture: experimental; gamefish: yes
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 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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