Tilapia buttikoferi (Hubrecht, 1881)

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Cichlidae \| Pseudocrenilabrinae
Synonyms	Chromis buttikoferi, Tilapia ansorgii, ... more
Common names	Hornet tilapia, Seepratilapia, Zebratilapie, ... more

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Main reference

Teugels, G.G. and D.F.E. Thys van den Audenaerde. 1991. (Ref. 5163)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 30.8 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7378)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.0; dH range: 15 - ?

Climate / Range

Tropical; 23°C - 25°C (Ref. 2060); 14°N - 4°N

Africa: Lower reaches of coastal rivers from Guinea-Bissau (Geba and Corubal Rivers) to west Liberia (St. John River).
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Short 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 (Ref. 53405). Description: body deep, its depth 44.4-52.2% of standard length; outer jaw teeth bicuspid, outer jaw teeth and posterior pharyngeal teeth tricuspid; micro-gillrakers present; scales cycloid (Ref. 53405). Coloration: ground colour yellowish-grey, with 7-8 broad, oblique (forward-directed) brownish-black bars, broader than light spaces between them and extending unto belly; 1st bar at level of eye, last on caudal peduncle; pectoral fins transparent, other fins brownish-black; pelvic fins with light anterior margin (Ref. 53405). Young: blackish area on chin; vertical bars on dorsal fin matching bars on sides of body which are less oblique than in adults; much darker bar at level of "tilapian" spot, reaching spinous part of anal fin, following bar (1st on caudal peduncle) extending unto soft parts of dorsal and anal fins; caudal fin with vertical bar at base and another at centre (Ref. 53405).


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 (37 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Sa-a, Pascualita

Modified by Sa-a, Pascualita

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