Blue spotted tilapia

Oreochromis leucostictus

Thirty Six Point Three Centimeters Cichlid of African Waters

Blue spotted tilapia is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 36.3 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Oreochromis
Maximum length: 36.3 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: Lakes Edward, George and Albert and affluent rivers and streams of these lakes and of the Semliki River (Ref. 5166 ). Also in tributaries of the Aswa River where it is not certain whether it occurs naturally or has been introduced (Ref. 5166 , 34290 ). Introduced from Lake Albert to Lake Victoria and fish ponds in catchment (Ref. 1739 , 4967 ); also introduced in Lake Kivu (Ref. 107916 ). Several countries report adverse ecological impact after introduction.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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