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> Cypriniformes (Carps) > Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps) > Torinae
Etymology: More on authors: Gilchrist & Thompson.

Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Ekologi

; sötvatten bentopelagisk; flodvandrande (Ref. 51243). Subtropical; 24°S - 30°S

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Africa: Orange-Vaal River system.

Length at first maturity / Size / Vikt / Age

Maturity: L_m 51.8, range 7 - ? cm
Max length : 82.5 cm FL hane/ej könsbestämd; (Ref. 7248); publicerad maxvikt: 22.2 kg (Ref. 7248)

Is the largest scale-bearing indigenous fish species in southern Africa. Adults prefer flowing water in deep channels or below rapids, but the species does well in dams. Mainly a predator, initially taking insects and small crustaceans but piscivore above 30 cm FL. Breeds in mid-summer to late summer over gravel beds in running water. May live for 12 or more years (Ref. 7248). Imported for food in US and Canadian markets (Ref. 4537)

Life cycle and mating behavior Könsmognad | Reproduktion | Lek | Ägg | Fecundity | Larver

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Lévêque, C. and J. Daget, 1984. Cyprinidae. p. 217-342. In J. Daget, J.-P. Gosse and D.F.E. Thys van den Audenaerde (eds.) Check-list of the freshwater fishes of Africa (CLOFFA). ORSTOM, Paris and MRAC, Tervuren. Vol. 1. (Ref. 2801)

IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435)

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Labeobarbus kimberleyensis (Gilchrist & Thompson, 1913)