Redeye labeo (Labeo cylindricus)

Scientific name: Labeo cylindricus Peters, 1852

Redeye labeo (Labeo cylindricus)

The Redeye labeo (Labeo cylindricus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows to about 40 cm (16 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful and needs a tank of at least 475 L (125 US gal), water at 24–28°C (75–82°F) and a pH of 5.0–6.0. Native range: Africa, Zambezi, Limpopo, Incomati and Usutu-Pongolo river basins.

Redeye labeo care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Adult size
40 cm (16 in)
Minimum tank
475 L (125 US gal)
Temperature
24–28°C (75–82°F)
pH
5.0–6.0
Hardness
5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

Vertebrae: 29 - 31. Lips plicate; dorsal fin concave with 9 to 10 branched rays; eyes in superolateral position; genital orifice very far from origin of anal fin; body cylindrical, slightly elongated; snout truncate with deep transverse furrow and fleshy appendix directed upwards. Dark lateral band present in young fish only.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Labeo cylindricus
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
40.0
Depth range
30 m (98 ft)
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous; depth range 30 - 30 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: within the drainage basins of the Zambezi, Limpopo, Incomati and Usutu-Pongolo Rivers. In the Congo Basin, its distribution is limited to the middle and upper regions. Also known from East African rivers and the region of the Cap; south through the Zambezi system.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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