The Ningu (Labeo victorianus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 41 cm.
Description
The ningu is an African cyprinid (family Cyprinidae) of the Lake Victoria drainage in East Africa. The species grows to about 41 cm and has a streamlined, silvery-grey body with an inferior, sucker-like mouth and barbels. It is an anadromous species that ascends rivers and streams during floods to spawn in flooded pools and grasses along the banks. With its sucking mouth it scrapes algae, aufwuchs and detritus from stones and the bottom. The ningu is a prized food fish, but its stocks are vulnerable to overfishing and the spawning migration. It is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Ningu?
The Ningu has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Ningu live?
The Ningu lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Ningu get?
The Ningu grows to a maximum of about 41 cm. On average the species is around 30 cm.
Is the Ningu dangerous to humans?
No, the Ningu is harmless to humans.
Is the Ningu edible?
Yes, the Ningu is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Labeo
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