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Black mangrove Cichlid

Tilapia mariae

Seabook: Black mangrove Cichlid

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Description

The spotted tilapia (Pelmatolapia mariae), also known as the spotted mangrove cichlid or black mangrove cichlid, is a species of fish of the cichlid family. It is native to fresh and brackish water in West and Central Africa, but has been introduced to other regions where it is considered invasive. Spotted tilapia have high fecu... Read more in Seabook

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Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Poisonous

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Danger to human

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Venomous

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