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> Sarotherodon melanotheron
Updated 12/15/2013
Family
Cichlidae
HAWAII
Sarotherodon
melanotheron melanotheron
BLACKCHIN TILAPIA
Locally common in brackish and saltwater near shore, especially in harbors or near streams where it may displace
native species. Gray with random black spots on the head.
Competes with and may hybridize with Mozambique
Tilapia. Attains 8 inches.
Introduced to Hawai'i from East Africa.
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