Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Oreochromis Higher classification Oreochromis | Phylum Chordata Family Cichlidae Scientific name Oreochromis rukwaensis Rank Species | |
Similar Oreochromis jipe, Oreochromis, Cichlid, Lake Chala tilapia, Oreochromis lidole | ||
The Lake Rukwa tilapia, Oreochromis rukwaensis, is a species of cichlid endemic to the Lake Rukwa catchment in Tanzania. This species can reach a length of 33 centimetres (13 in) SL. This species is important to local commercial fisheries.
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