Family | Scientific Name | Author | Year | Common Name |
Cichlidae | Coptodon zilli | (Gervais) | 1848 | Redbelly Tilapia |
Coptodon zillii
Unique Characters: Lower limb of first gill arch with 8-12 rakers. Belly pink or red. Dark blotch on posterior base of dorsal fin.
Similar Species:
Blue Tilapia Oreochromis aureus. Lower limb of first gill arch with 21-26 rakers. No red on belly. No dark blotch in dorsal fin.
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