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Tilapia (Pelvicachromis taeniatus)
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Cichlidae

Tilapia

Pelvicachromis taeniatus

Seven Point One Centimeters Cichlid from African Waters

  • Tropical
  • Restricted distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Fusiform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Tilapia is known around Africa as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and the largest recorded length is 7.1 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Cichlids and Allies
Family
Cichlidae
Genus
Pelvicachromis
Water type
Freshwater
Body shape
fusiform
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