Silver labeo (Labeo ruddi)

Scientific name: Labeo ruddi Boulenger, 1907

The Silver labeo (Labeo ruddi) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F). Native range: Africa, within the drainage basin of the Limpopo and Incomati, as well as the Cunene but not in the Pongolo.

Silver labeo care at a glance

Temperature
23–27°C (73–81°F)

Biology

Habitat preference is warm middle and low veldt streams and larger pools over muddy bottoms. Feeds on organic sediments. Moves up rain-swollen rivers to breed.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Labeo ruddi
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
30.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - ?; dH range: 10 - 15 benthopelagic; potamodromous
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: within the drainage basin of the Limpopo and Incomati, as well as the Cunene but not in the Pongolo.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Gamefish: yes
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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