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Oreochromis niloticus

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus); Nile tilapia (Figure 2K) Remarks: Oreochromis niloticus, synonymized with Perca nilotica (Linnaeus) and Tilapia nilotica (Linnaeus), was a common catch across all sampling locations during the study. This species is widely distributed in freshwater habitats across West and Central Africa, with additional occurrences in brackish waters in Nigeria and Ghana. Oreochromis niloticus features a compressed body, with the depth of the caudal peduncle equal to its length. The caudal fin is marked by regular vertical black stripes.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15850796

Authors: Oladipo, Segun Olayinka, Everett, Amaya, Atofarati, Olabisi Tawakalit, Smith, Kennedy K., Nneji, Ifeanyi C., Adelakun, Kehinde Moruf, Nneji, Lotanna Micah

Institutions: Howard University, Kwara State University, Shantou University, Federal College of Wildlife Management

Language: English

Topic: Fish Biology and Ecology Studies

Subfield: Aquatic Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6912023490

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