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Sarotherodon linnellii (Unga; Blackfin tilapia; Blackbelly tilapia)

Synonyms: Sarotherodon linnelli; Tilapia linnellii
Language: Finnish; Mandarin Chinese; Swahili

Wikipedia Abstract

Sarotherodon linnellii, sometimes known as the unga, Blackfin tilapia or Blackbelly tilapia, is a of cichlid endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo in western Cameroon. This species reaches a length of 18.5 centimetres (7.3 in) SL. It is threatened because of pollution and sedimentation due to human activities, and potentially also by large emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the lake's bottom (compare Lake Nyos).
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Endangered Species

Status: Critically Endangered
View IUCN Record: Sarotherodon linnellii

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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0