Sarotherodon occidentalis (Daget, 1962)

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Cichlidae \| Pseudocrenilabrinae
Synonyms	Tilapia occidentalis, ... more
Common names	Platinatilapia, 西域帚齿非鲫, 西域帚齒非鯽, ... more

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Main reference

Trewavas, E. and G.G. Teugels. 1991. (Ref. 4999)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 28.3 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7378)

Environment

Demersal; freshwater

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 26°C (Ref. 13614)

Africa: Coastal areas from the Casamance River (Senegal) to the Saint John River (Liberia) (Ref. 53405).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11. Diagnosis: 29-31 total dorsal-fin rays; upper profile of snout strongly arched; head length 31.0-35.0% SL; 30-32 lateral line scales (Ref. 53405). 2 complete rows of scales on cheek (Ref. 2, 53405). Toothed area of lower pharyngeal bone with concave sides; snout and cheek purple; iris orange; nape and upper part of body soiled yellowish; posterior dorsal lappets and upper edge of soft dorsal watery pink; few vague dark spots on soft dorsal and center of caudal; pelvic ending in short white filament (Ref. 2). Description: outer jaw teeth bicuspid, inner jaw teeth tricuspid, posterior pharyngeal teeth bicuspid; micro-gillrakers present; scales cycloid (Ref. 53405). Coloration: young individuals with 7 distinct cross bars on sides and large round "tilapian" spot bordered anteriorly and posteriorly by light-coloured area; cross bars disappear in adults, but "tilapian" spot remains; snout and cheeks purple, nape and back yellowish, fading to white on lower sides and belly; lower lip, lower jaw, preopercle and throat white; posterior area and distal margin of soft part of dorsal fin pink; some black spots on soft part of dorsal and on centre of caudal fin (Ref. 53405).

Oviparous (Ref. 205).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (35 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Acosta, Belen

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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