African carp
Labeo mesops
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Freshwater
Maximale Länge
39,0 cm
Familie
Über
The African carp (Labeo mesops) is a freshwater cyprinid found in rivers of eastern and central Africa, growing to about 39 cm. It inhabits larger river systems and feeds by scraping algae and periphyton from rocks and other substrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 39,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows) |
| Familie | Cyprinidae (Carps and minnows) |
| Arten | Labeo mesops |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does African carp get?
African carp can grow up to 39.0 cm long.
What family does African carp belong to?
African carp (Labeo mesops) belongs to the family Cyprinidae (Carps and minnows) in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).
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