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Oreochromis squamipinnis
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A tilapia from Lake Malawi, Lake Malombe and the upper Shire River, mostly in shallow water. It is very important to local fisheries and is declining. Critically endangered. It reaches 36 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Oreochromis squamipinnis
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Synonyms
- Chromis niloticus, Chromis squamipinnis, Sarotherodon squamipinnis, Tilapia squamipinnis
Origin
- Native region
- África
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 36 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Middle
- Diet
- Planktivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Mouthbrooder
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Critically endangered (CR)
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