AnAge entry for Oreochromis mossambicus

Classification (HAGRID: 04148)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Teleostei
            Order: Perciformes
                Family: Cichlidae
                    Genus: Oreochromis
Species
Oreochromis mossambicus
Common name
Mozambique mouth-breeder
Synonyms
Sarotherodon mossambicus, Tilapia mossambica

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
11 years (wild)
Source
ref. 454
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations
No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
171 days
Male sexual maturity
293 days
Adult weight
621.5 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 170015
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 8127
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