The spotted tilapia (Pelmatolapia mariae), also known as the spotted mangrove cichlid or black mangrove cichlid, is a species of fish of the cichlid family. 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.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Spotted Tilapia being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Australoheros facetus
- Amphilophus trimaculatus
- Caquetaia kraussii
- Mayaheros urophthalmus
- Hemichromis camerounensis
- Vieja melanurus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Genus
- Pelmatolapia
- Species
- Pelmatolapia mariae
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