Silver cyprinid - Wikipedia
The silver cyprinid (Rastrineobola argentea) also known as the Lake Victoria sardine, mukene, and omena (native language), dagaa (Swahili) is a species of pelagic, freshwater ray-finned fish in the carp family, Cyprinidae from East Africa. It is the only member of the genus Rastrineobola.
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The silver cyprinid (Rastrineobola argentea) also known as the Lake Victoria sardine, mukene, and omena (native language), dagaa (Swahili) is a species of pelagic, freshwater ray-finned fish in the carp family, Cyprinidae from East Africa.
Putting small fish on the table: the underutilized potential of small ...
2023年5月18日 · Small pelagic fish such as Silver cyprinid (Rastrineobola argentea) which is indigenous to Lake Victoria, can be a nutritious animal sourced food that contributes to a more nutrient dense diet. Potential sustainable catch of Silver cyprinid is estimated at 2 million tonnes yearly, which is four times the amount of the current catch.
Rastrineobola argentea, Silver cyprinid : fisheries, bait - FishBase
Dead specimens with a distinct mid-lateral stripe (Ref. 4903, 34290), stripe silver in life (Ref. 4967). Highly adapted to pelagic life (Ref. 12526). Found inshore and offshore (Ref. 34290). Known from the surface of inshore and coastal waters; some records from surface waters over great depth (Ref. 4903, 34291).
The humble sardine (small pelagics): fish as food or fodder
2016年11月25日 · This study specifically focuses on the small pelagic dagaa silver cyprinid (Rastrineobola agrentea), a species in the family of Cyprinidae, found in Lake Victoria . The silver cyprinid is known by various local names such as dagaa in Tanzania, mukene in Uganda and omena in Kenya.
Rastrineobola Argentea) from LAKE VICTORIA, TANZANIA
Tel: +255 68 550119 1 ABSTRACT Dagaa (Rastrineobola argentea), also known as Silver cyprinid, are tiny fish (< 9 g) found mostly in Lake Victoria, Nabugabo and Kyoga, and also in the River Nile. Dagaa are very popular food around the Lake Victoria area and are used for formulating animal feeds due to their nutritional quality.
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2023年9月1日 · The indigenous silver cyprinid (Rastrineobola argentea, known locally in Tanzania as “dagaa”) is one of the most important species in the lake ecologically and economically. Dagaa make up about 55% of the total annual catch from the lake (dagaa catch in 2014 was ca. 0.51 million tonnes (MT)), with a market value of about USD 135 million ...
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2022年5月11日 · Silver cyprinid contains omega-3 and selenium, essential minerals for preventing acne and delaying skin wrinkling. It also has Vitamin E, which helps in vision, reproduction, and the health of your blood, brain, and skin.
The Silver Cyprinid, Rastrineobola argentea (Pellegrin, 1904) is locally known as Omena in Kenya, Dagaa in Tanzania and Mukene in Uganda. It is one of the surviving endemic fish species in Lake Victoria (Manyala and Ojuok, 2007). The fish is also found in Lakes Kyoga, Bulera and Ruhondo. The diel behaviour of R. argentea
10 Potential Health Benefits Of Omena
Omena is a type of small fish, also known as the silver cyprinid or Lake Victoria sardine. It’s mainly found in East Africa, particularly in Lake Victoria, which spans across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Omena is a popular food source in the region because it’s a nutritious and affordable source of protein.