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Upper Zambezi yellowfish (Labeobarbus codringtonii) — Cyprinidae

Upper Zambezi yellowfish

Labeobarbus codringtonii
Family: Cyprinidae
LC · Least Concern

The Upper Zambezi yellowfish (Labeobarbus codringtonii) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 39 cm.

Length
39 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Behaviour
Schooling
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like)
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Commonly eaten

Description

The Upper Zambezi yellowfish is a large cyprinid from the upper Zambezi basin in southern Africa. The species grows to about 39 cm and has a streamlined, yellow-bronze body with large scales, an inferior mouth and barbels. As a bottom-forager it eats invertebrates, molluscs, algae and plant matter in clear, flowing rivers. It is a popular sport and local food fish. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Upper Zambezi yellowfish?

The Upper Zambezi yellowfish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a plain pattern.

Where does the Upper Zambezi yellowfish live?

The Upper Zambezi yellowfish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

How big does the Upper Zambezi yellowfish get?

The Upper Zambezi yellowfish grows to a maximum of about 39 cm.

Is the Upper Zambezi yellowfish dangerous to humans?

No, the Upper Zambezi yellowfish is harmless to humans.

Is the Upper Zambezi yellowfish edible?

Yes, the Upper Zambezi yellowfish is commonly eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Boven-Zambezi-geelvis verified
English name
Upper Zambezi yellowfish verified
Scientific name
Labeobarbus codringtonii
Family
Cyprinidae
Other names
Upper Zambezi yellowfish verified

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
39.0 verified
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like) sourced
Dominant colour
Yellow / gold inferred
Pattern
Plain sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred
Mouth position
Inferior (downward) sourced
Lips
Thick / fleshy sourced
Barbels
Yes sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous sourced
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Origin
Native verified

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Schooling sourced
Territorial
No sourced
Activity
Diurnal sourced
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No sourced

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten sourced
Fishing method
Werpen en vliegvissen sourced
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Labeobarbus

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