- Oreochromis variabilis
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Victoria tilapia Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Cichlidae Genus: Oreochromis Species: O. variabilis Binomial name Oreochromis variabilis
(Boulenger, 1906)Oreochromis variabilis (Victoria tilapia) is a species of fish in the Cichlidae family. It is found in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are swamps and freshwater lakes.
Source
- Twongo, T.K., Bayona, J.D.R. & Hanssens, M. 2005. Oreochromis variabilis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 4 August 2007.
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