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African carp

African carp

Labeo senegalensis

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Maksimum Boy
65,0 cm
Maksimum Ağırlık
3,75 kg
Familya

Hakkında

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

Su Tipi
Freshwater
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Taxonomy

Takım Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows)
Familya Cyprinidae (Carps and minnows)
Türler Labeo senegalensis

Sık Sorulan Sorular

How big does African carp get?
African carp can grow up to 65.0 cm long and weigh 3.75 kg.
What family does African carp belong to?
African carp (Labeo senegalensis) belongs to the family Cyprinidae (Carps and minnows) in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).

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