Tugela labeo (Labeo rubromaculatus)

Scientific name: Labeo rubromaculatus Gilchrist & Thompson, 1913

The Tugela labeo (Labeo rubromaculatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. Native range: Africa, endemic to the Tugela River system of the southern Cape watershed in Natal, South Africa.

Biology

Occurs from near sea level to nearly 1,520 m. Prefers deep pools and slow-flowing river stretches but does occur in rocky rapids. Feeds on green algae, diatoms and detritus. Shoals migrate upstream in spring and summer to breed. Large numbers of small eggs are laid and young are found in shallow backwaters. Could be exploited from dams.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Labeo rubromaculatus
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: endemic to the Tugela River system of the southern Cape watershed in Natal, South Africa
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of potential interest; 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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