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Spotted tilapia

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The spotted tilapia, also known as the spotted mangrove cichlid or black mangrove cichlid, is a species of fish in the cichlid family. Native to fresh and brackish water in West and Central Africa, it has been introduced to other regions, where it is considered invasive. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Scientific Name
Tilapia mariae 2
Conservation Status
Least Concern 1
Classification
Relationship to People
Invasive or Introduced Species 1
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Spotted tilapia
  • human-interaction (MediaWiki batch-API article extract states it plainly)
    It is native to fresh and brackish water in West and Central Africa, but has been introduced to other regions where it is considered invasive.
  • Speciesbox infobox, conservation status parameter
    status = LC
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2. Spotted tilapia (Wikipedia)
Wikidata Q136165 (P225 taxon name)View the Source
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