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Cichlidae

Korogwe tilapia

Oreochromis korogwe

  • Tropical
  • Coastal
  • Lower river
  • Regional distribution
  • Africa
  • Deep-bodied
  • Compressed cross-section
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish
Family
Cichlidae
Maximum length
16.1 cm
Body shape
deep_bodied
Distribution
Africa: Lower part of Pangani River and neighbouring Zigi River in Tazania and Kenya (Ref. 2 , 52331 , 118630 ). Introduced in Mlingano dam, south of Pangani River, and probably other dams in coastal zone of Tanzania (Ref. 2 , 54836 ). Also in Lake Rutamba, Lake Nambawala and Lake Mitupa near Lindi in southeast Tanzania (Ref. 118630 , 118638 ).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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