Moggel

Labeo umbratus

Fifty Centimeters Carp of African Waters

Moggel is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 50 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Labeo
Maximum length: 50 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: within the drainage basin of the Orange river and in southern watersheds of the Cape region. There are records of Labeo umbratus from the Olifant's river (Limpopo system) where it has been introduced by anglers. Has also been translocated in the Olifants-Limpopo system in Transvaal (Ref. 7248 )
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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