| Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae |
| 82.5 cm FL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 22 kg |
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benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous |
| Africa: Orange-Vaal River system. |
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| Is the largest scale-bearing indigenous fish species in southern Africa. Adults prefer flowing water in deep channels or below rapids, but the species does well in dams. Mainly a predator, initially taking insects and small crustaceans but piscivore above 30 cm FL. Breeds in mid-summer to late summer over gravel beds in running water. May live for 12 or more years (Ref. 7248). Imported for food in US and Canadian markets (Ref. 4537) |
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Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 20 December 2016 (B2b(ii,iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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