Author: (Gilchrist & Thompson, 1913)
FBname: Largemouth yellowfish
Comments: Is the largest scale-bearing indigenous fish species in southern Africa.  Adults prefer flowing water in deep channels or below rapids, but the species does well in dams.  Mainly a predator, initially taking insects and small crustaceans but piscivore above 30 cm FL.  Breeds in mid-summer to late summer over gravel beds in running water.  May live for 12 or more years (Ref. 7248).  Imported for food in US and Canadian markets (Ref. 4537)