Black tilapia

Oreochromis placidus

Thirty Five Point Five Centimeters Cichlid of African Waters

Black tilapia is a fish of Africa. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 35.5 cm. Its body is deep body.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Oreochromis
Maximum length: 35.5 cm
Body shape: deep_bodied
Distribution: Africa: Lower Zambezi and southwards in the lower parts of the Sabi, Lundi, Pungwe and Buzi Rivers (Ref. 5166 ); also Ruvuma River on the Tanzanian-Mozambique border; Lake Rutumba, Lupululu system, and the Lupuledi west of Lindi (Ref. 5166 ). Previously, two subspecies were recognized: Oreochromis placidus placidus and Oreohromis placidus ruvumae .
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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