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There are two major sources of fish in Uganda; one is from aquaculture, the other from fishing in rivers and lakes. [1] Different types of fish flourish in different water sources. The waters of Uganda contain an impressive array of fish species—over 90 in all.
Freshwater fish of Uganda (2 C, 3 P) Pages in category "Fish of Uganda" The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total.
With its wide range of habitat types, Uganda is regarded as a hotspot for biodiversity. Some 345 species of mammals have been recorded in the country, along with 1,020 species of bird (around half of the total number found in Africa), 142 species of reptile, 86 species of amphibian, 501 species of fish and 1,242 species of butterfly. [3] [11]
The site attracts a number of bird species both Waterfowl species and land birds seen around the fish ponds and at the edges of the site. [1] The centre undertakes research on 300 fish species that are extinct as well as the threatened ones like the riverine Ningu ( Labeo victorianus ), Kisinja ( Barbus spp ), Nkolongo ( Synodontis spp ) and ...
The introduction of new fish species also boosted fish production. Fish production increased by six times in 30 years rising from 60,000 tons in 1961 to 245,000 tons in 1990 partly as a result of higher productivity of the lakes but also because of the increased catch effort.
Furthermore, the African lungfish is commonly used for food consumption in many African regions. In Ugandan fish markets, African lungfish can frequently be found. According to some studies, Uganda caught between 15,000 and 22,000 tons of lungfish from 1976 to 1985, but this number decreased from 1985 to 1989.
Pages in category "Endemic freshwater fish of Uganda" The following 25 pages are in this category, out of 25 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Fish of Lake Victoria (70 P) Pages in category "Freshwater fish of Uganda" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.