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Labeobarbus polylepis (Boulenger, 1907)

Smallscale yellowfish
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South Africa country information

Common names: Bushveld smallscale yellowfish, Kleinskub-geelvis, Smallscale yellowfish
Occurrence: native
Salinity: freshwater
Abundance: | Ref:
Importance: | Ref:
Aquaculture: | Ref:
Regulations: | Ref:
Uses: live export: yes;
Comments: Type locality of the holotype of Barbus polylepis: 'Klein Olifant River' (Ref. 110986). Type locality of the holotype of Barbus elephantis: 'Groot Olifant River' (Ref. 110986). Known from southern tributaries of the Limpopo River (Ref. 52193, 13332), Incomati River (Ref. 52193) and Pongolo River (Ref. 52193).
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Country Information: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/sf.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences: Occurrences Point map
Main Ref: Skelton, P.H., 2001
National Database:

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Classification / Names Common names | Synonyms | Catalog of Fishes(genus, species) | ITIS | CoL | WoRMS | Cloffa

Teleostei (teleosts) > Cypriniformes (Carps) > Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps) > Torinae
Etymology:   More on author: Boulenger.

Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Ecology

Freshwater; benthopelagic.   Subtropical; 23°S - 27°S

Distribution Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences |
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