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Scientific Name Sarotherodon nigripinnis  (Guichenot, 1861)
Common Names Blackchin Tilapia
Blackchin Mouth-brooder
Type Locality Gabon.
Synonym(s) Chromis nigripinnis, Sarotherodon melanotheron nigripinnis, Sarotherodon nigripinnis dolloi, Sarotherodon nigripinnis nigripinnis, Tilapia aequatorialis, Tilapia dolloi, Tilapia heudelotii dolloi, Tilapia nigripinnis
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Size 180mm or 7.1" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
General Remarks Introduced to several countries in Asia, USA and Europe. At least one country reports adverse ecological impact after introduction.
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Distribution Africa: Brackish and some fresh waters from Equatorial Guinea to Gabon.
IUCN Red List Category
Not Evaluated
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Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Archives du Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris v. 10 [for 1858], pp 254, Pl. 22 (figs. 2-2a).
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Last Update 2020 Oct 04 00:56 (species record created: 2010 Dec 17 06:17)