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Family
Cichlidae
Cichlids
& Tilapia
| Freshwater fishes native to the tropical Americas and Africa.
Intentionally introduced or released into Hawaii streams and lakes
illegally. Several species have become established and may enter
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Sarotherodon
melanotheron melanotheron
Makapu'u tidepool, Oahu
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Makapu'u tidepool, Oahu |
Makapu'u tidepool, Oahu
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BLACK-THROAT CICHLID
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Found in both fresh and saltwater along the shoreline.
Introduced to Hawaii from Africa. A few
black spots are present on the head. Now the most common cichlid
in Hawaii. About 8 inches.
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Oreochromis mossambicus
Male, Waikiki Aquarium
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Male, Waikiki Aquarium |
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MOZAMBIQUE TILAPIA
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Formerly common in fresh and brackish environments in Hawaii.
Introduced from East Africa. Males create circular nests in soft
sediments. Males have protruding lower jaws and are dark with red
edged fins.
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