Photo Credit: Tim Aldridge
Oreochromis aureus
| Family | Scientific Name | Author | Year | Common Name |
| Cichlidae | Oreochromis aureus | (Steindachner) | 1864 | Blue Tilapia |
Unique Characters: Lower limb of first gill arch with 21-26 rakers. No red on belly. No dark blotch in dorsal fin.
Similar Species:
Redbelly Tilapia Coptodon zillii. Lower limb of first gill arch with 8-12 rakers. Belly pink or red. Dark blotch on posterior base of dorsal fin.
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