| Oreochromis shiranus Boulenger, 1897 | ||||
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids) | ( not available ) | ||
| Order: | Cichliformes | |||
| Class: | Teleostei | |||
| English name: | Shire tilapia | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Two subspecies are recognized: Oreochromis shiranus shiranus from Shiré River above the Murchison rapids and Lake Malawi, together with their tributaries in Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique (Ref. 5166, 118630); Oreochromis shiranus chilwae from Lake Chilwa and its basin in Malawi and Mozambique (Ref. 5166, 118638). | |||
| Adult biology: | Found in very shallow waters around Lake Malawi that are densely vegetated, but also in lagoons (Ref. 5595). It can occur at temperatures ranging from 23.0-42.0 °C (Ref. 670). It feeds on detritus and phytoplankton (Ref. 5595). A maternal mouthbrooder (Ref. 118638). A large species heavily exploited in Lake Nyasa [= Lake Malawi] and its catchment; males in particular are fast-growing and the species is cultured commercially in Malawi in cages and ponds (Ref. 118638). | |||
| Diagnosis: | . See also LARVAE table. | |||
| Climate Zone: | tropical; 23 - 42°C; 13°S - 17°S | |||
| Main Ref: | Trewavas, E.. 1983. (Ref. 2) | |||
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| Entered by: Luna, Susan M. |
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