Wami tilapia

Oreochromis urolepis

Forty Four Centimeters Cichlid of African Waters

Wami tilapia is a fish of Africa. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 44 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Oreochromis
Maximum length: 44 cm
Distribution: Africa: most of the Rufiji River and its tributaries, Kingani [= Ruvu] River, Mbwenkuru River and Wami River, all in Tanzania (Ref. 2 , 118630 , 118638 ). Populations in Zanzibar and Pemba may be native, although there may also have been some stocking from the mainland (Ref. 118638 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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