Karomo
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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 . It is also considered an excellent food fish and is sought after by commercial fisheries as well as being farmed.
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EndangeredSpecies
- PhylumChordata
- ClassTeleostei
- OrderCichliformes
- FamilyCichlidae
Habitatfreshwater
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- taxon name
- Oreochromis karomo
- taxon common name
- Karomo
- short name
- O. karomo
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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 . It is also considered an excellent food fish and is sought after by commercial fisheries as well as being farmed.
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Tanzania
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Actinopterygii
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aquaculture
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Cichlidae
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Critically Endangered
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