Purple Labeo
The Purple Labeo is a large bottom-dwelling African Carp. It tends to stay in warm rocky areas of large rivers. It can also be found in fairly strong currents. Purple Labeo range from around 15-20 in (40-50 cm) in length and 3-11 lb (1-5 kg) in weight. They typically feed on algae, tearing them away from boulders and other hard surfaces. A distinctive feature of this fish's behavior is feeding off of hippos, wherein the Labeos pluck algae and peel skin from the animals.
Details
- Reserves
- Izilo Zasendulo
- Habitats
- Lake Shore, Shallow Lake, Upriver, Middle River, River Mouth
- Weight
- 0.5 kg - 5.44 kg
- Bait and Lure Preference
- Redworm, Cheese, Corn, Dough, Eggs, Liver, Artificial Corn - Yellow, Bread, Hotdog, Marshmallow
- Traits
Last StandWhen close to getting caught it fights with renewed vigor
Weight
Hook Sizes
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
Tackle Preference
Filter
Available
Baits
Natural
Bread
Cheese
Dough
Eggs
Hotdog
Liver
Marshmallow
Live
Redworm
Bottom
Artificial Corn - Yellow
Corn
Lures
No lures available