Tilapia

Pelvicachromis taeniatus

Seven Point One Centimeters Cichlid from African Waters

Tilapia is known around Africa as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and the largest recorded length is 7.1 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Pelvicachromis
Maximum length: 7.1 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: from east Benin to Nigeria, restricted to freshwater parts of regions near the coast (Ref. 97630 ), including the Niger delta (Ref. 53405 ). Reports from Cameroon and Bioko (Ref. 81260 ) belong to Pelvicachromis kribensis (Ref. 97630 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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