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Karomo (Oreochromis karomo)
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Ecological Illustration of Karomo (Oreochromis karomo)
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Cichlidae

Karomo

Oreochromis karomo

Twenty Eight Centimeters Cichlid

  • Tropical
  • Local endemic species
  • Restricted distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Deep-bodied
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Karomo is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 28 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Cichlids and Allies
Family
Cichlidae
Genus
Oreochromis
Water type
Freshwater
Body shape
deep_bodied
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