African carp
Labeo senegalensis
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West African river systems support Labeo senegalensis, a freshwater cyprinid known locally as African carp. It reaches 65 cm and 3.75 kg, feeding by scraping algae and organic matter from submerged rock and wood — the sucker-mouthed grazing habit typical of the genus Labeo. Within the family Cyprinidae, order Cypriniformes, the species is one of the larger inland-water food fishes of the Sahel and Sudan zones, where it forms a staple of subsistence fisheries rather than a targeted commercial catch.
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The African carp (Labeo senegalensis) is a freshwater cyprinid from West African river systems, reaching 65 cm and 3.75 kg. It is an important subsistence fishery species, feeding on algae and organic matter scraped from submerged surfaces.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 65,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 3,75 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Orden | Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows) |
| Familia | Cyprinidae (Carps and minnows) |
| Especies | Labeo senegalensis |
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