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African carp

African carp

Labeo brachypoma

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Maximale Länge
29,0 cm
Familie

Über

The African carp (Labeo brachypoma) is a freshwater cyprinid found in West and Central African river systems, reaching about 29 cm. It uses its specialized lips to graze on algae and organic matter in its river habitat.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 29,0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Wassertyp
Freshwater
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Taxonomy

Ordnung Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows)
Familie Cyprinidae (Carps and minnows)
Arten Labeo brachypoma

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How big does African carp get?
African carp can grow up to 29.0 cm long.
What family does African carp belong to?
African carp (Labeo brachypoma) belongs to the family Cyprinidae (Carps and minnows) in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).

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