Karomo
Oreochromis karomo
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A tilapia endemic to Tanzania (Malagarasi River basin). It is an excellent food fish with potential for farming. The female broods the eggs in her mouth. Critically endangered. It reaches 28 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Oreochromis karomo
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Synonyms
- Sarotherodon karoma, Sarotherodon karomo, Tilapia karomo
Origin
- Native region
- África
Water
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 28 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Middle
- Diet
- Herbivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Mouthbrooder
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Critically endangered (CR)
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