Longfin tilapia

Oreochromis macrochir

Also known as: greenheaded bream

Longfin tilapia
summer

Description

Longfin Tilapia are characterized by their elongated fins, particularly the dorsal and anal fins, which are more pronounced in males. Their coloration is generally silvery-gray with darker vertical stripes, though this can vary.

Habitat

Zambezi Basin, Lake Mweru, Lake Bangweulu, Congo River systems, Kafue River systems, Okavango, Ngami region, Cunene basin, Chambezi, Rivers, Lakes, Floodplains, Reservoirs

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