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Genus Family: Cichlidae 🍽️ 1 Edible 🎣 1 Game Fish

Tilapia

Species
7
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Max Lifespan
-
Avg Trophic
2.29
Threatened
1

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Genus
Tilapia

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
7

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
CR
Least Concern 5
Critically Endangered 1

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Malawi
1 spp.
United States
1 spp.
Republic of the Congo
1 spp.
Madagascar
1 spp.
Zimbabwe
1 spp.
Tanzania
1 spp.
Mexico
1 spp.
Japan
1 spp.
Zambia
1 spp.
South Africa
1 spp.