Zebra tilapia
📖 Overview
Adults occur only in larger rivers with rocky substrates, not found in smaller creeks; not specialized, but prefer a herbivorous diet; pair-bonding, biparental open substratum spawners holding very large territories; might spawn throughout the year .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11. Diagnosis: lower pharyngeal bone about as long as broad, and with anterior lamella shorter than toothed area; median pharyngeal teeth broadened when compared to the lateral teeth; 5-6 series of scales on cheeks; 4.5-6 scales between first dorsal fin spine and upper lateral line; dark vertical bars broader than lighter inter-spaces . Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Zebra tilapia is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Zebra tilapia is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Zebra tilapia is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.0; dH range: 15 - ?; non-migratory . Tropical; 23°C - 25°C ; 14°N - 4°N west Liberia (St.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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