The Bigmouth yellowfish (Labeobarbus megastoma) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 82 cm.
Description
The Bigmouth yellowfish is a large African barb or yellowfish (Cyprinidae) from fresh water of East Africa. The species grows to about 40 cm and has an elongate, silvery to yellow-brown body with large scales and barbels. As a powerful bottom-oriented fish it lives in flowing rivers and lakes and eats algae, water plants, insects, molluscs and small animals. It is a valued sport and food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bigmouth yellowfish?
The Bigmouth yellowfish has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Bigmouth yellowfish live?
The Bigmouth yellowfish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Bigmouth yellowfish get?
The Bigmouth yellowfish grows to a maximum of about 82 cm.
Is the Bigmouth yellowfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Bigmouth yellowfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Labeobarbus
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