Oreochromis_tanganicae

<i>Oreochromis tanganicae</i>

Oreochromis tanganicae

Species of fish

Oreochromis tanganicae, the Tanganyika tilapia, is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika and the mouths of its larger affluent rivers. This species can reach a length of 42 centimetres (17 in) SL.[2] Males are larger and more colorful than females and possesses longer dorsal and anal fins when fully grown. In the wild, the species is primarily herbivorous.[3]

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References

  1. [1]
    Ntakimazi, G. (2006). "Oreochromis tanganicae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60625A12387918. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60625A12387918.en.
  2. [2]
    Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Oreochromis tanganicae" in FishBase. April 2013 version.
  3. [3]
    "Greater Chicago Cichlid Association - Oreochromis tanganicae". www.gcca.net. Retrieved 13 February 2024.


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