About Labeo cylindricus Peters, 1852
Labeo cylindricus (Peters, 1852), commonly called the redeye labeo or African carp, is a species of fish in the cyprinid genus Labeo. It is a freshwater fish that is endemic to East African river systems. Its native range extends from the Zambezi through the Limpopo and Komati Rivers to the Pongola River, and it also inhabits the upper and middle sections of the Congo River. This species prefers clear, running water in rocky habitats of both small and large rivers. It can also be found in lakes and dams that have rocky areas. It feeds on diatoms and other small algae that grow on rocks. To breed, it migrates upstream in large groups. It uses its mouth and broad pectoral fins to climb the damp surfaces of barrier rocks and river weirs during this migration.
