Ningu
Labeo victorianus
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Order
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Genus
Labeo
Ningu belongs to the family Cyprinidae, order Cypriniformes, within the unknown class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Labeo victorianus faces severe threats from overfishing, habitat degradation, and the introduction of invasive species in Lake Victoria and surrounding waters. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development has significantly degraded water quality, while intensive fishing pressure has drastically reduced population numbers across its native range.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits shallow coastal waters, rocky shores, and vegetated areas of Lake Victoria and its tributary rivers and streams. The species prefers areas with rocky substrates and aquatic vegetation where it feeds on algae and detritus.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Labeo victorianus faces severe threats from overfishing, habitat degradation, and the introduction of invasive species in Lake Victoria and surrounding waters. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development has significantly degraded water quality, while intensive fishing pressure has drastically reduced population numbers across its native range.
Habitat degradation and wetland destruction
Invasive species introduction, particularly Nile perch
Overfishing and unsustainable fishing practices
Water pollution from agricultural and urban runoff
Eutrophication and declining water quality
Community Sightings
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Ningu (Labeo victorianus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/ningu