Where Does Smallmouth Largemouth Yellowfish Live?

Smallmouth Largemouth Yellowfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Smallmouth Largemouth Yellowfish

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in moderate to deep sections of rivers, but will move into shallower, faster-flowing water for spawning.

Environment

Prefers clear, well-oxygenated rivers and large impoundments with rocky or gravelly substrates. Often associated with riffles, runs, and pools, particularly those with submerged structures like rocks, boulders, and undercut banks. Requires access to clean, flowing water for spawning.

Geographic range

Endemic to the Orange-Vaal River system in South Africa, Lesotho, and Namibia. Its distribution extends throughout the main stem and major tributaries of this extensive river basin.

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