Otjikoto Tilapia Tilapia guinasana

Otjikoto Tilapia
Otjikoto Tilapia
Otjikoto Tilapia
The Otjikoto Tilapia, also called Lake Guinas Tilapia, is found naturally in only two small lakes in Namibia, one of Africa's driest countries. Despite its common name, it is said to be native only to Lake Guinas and introduced more recently to Lake Otjikoto.
Otjikoto Tilapia
Otjikoto Tilapia
Otjikoto Tilapia
The tilapia can reach 14cm in length. Those in Lake Guinas vary somewhat in appearance, but the differences are not accounted for by age/gender.
Otjikoto Tilapia
Otjikoto Tilapia
Otjikoto Tilapia
Both parents guard and tend their eggs and fry. Critically endangered, threats include ground water extraction and introduction of non-native fish.