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African carp

African carp

Labeo mesops

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Chiều dài tối đa
39,0 cm
Họ

Giới thiệu

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

Loại nước
Freshwater
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Taxonomy

Bộ Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows)
Họ Cyprinidae (Carps and minnows)
Loài Labeo mesops

Câu hỏi thường gặp

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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