Karomo
(Redirected from Oreochromis karomo)
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Oreochromis |
| Species: | O. karomo
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| Oreochromis karomo (Poll, 1948)
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The karomo (Oreochromis karomo) is a species of cichlid endemic to Tanzania, where it is found in the Malagarasi River basin. This species can reach a standard length of 28 cm (11 in). It is also considered an excellent food fish and is sought-after by commercial fisheries as well as being farmed.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Ntakimazi, G. (2006). "Oreochromis karomo". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60632A12389263. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60632A12389263.en.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Oreochromis karomo". FishBase. April 2013 version.
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