Nangnang fish
species of fish
Nangnang fish, also known as Brycinus nurse, or Onang nang or Ragogi, is a species freshwater fish in the family Alestidae. It is widely distributed in East Africa and is harvested as food in parts of Uganda, including Pakwach district, West Nile sub-region along the Nile Basin. The fish is locally processed and consumed, and contributes to households income and regional fish trade. The fish areis deep-fried in hot oil and consumed by the local community and travelers plying the Kampala-Arua highway. The fish provides a source of income to vendors and their families.
Taxonomy and nomenclature
Scientific name is Brycinus nurse
It belongs to Alestidae family
Its commonly known as Nangnang fish, Onang nang, Ragogi (in some part of Uganda)
Distribution and habitat
Although locally associated with the nile and fresh water bodiesin Pakwach District, Brycinus nurse has a broader natural distribution across African freshwater systems, including the nile basin, Lake Albert, and neighboring river nwtworks. It is a fresh water species typically found in less salin waters such as rivers and lakes.
Description
Nangnang is a small to medium fish with generally greyish body and a hint of golden tones when fried or fresh. It is consumed by various ethnic groups in the West Nile region, including the Alur people. The species is often harvested in large numbers due to its schooling behavior and relative abundance in suitable freshwater habitats.
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