Synonym: Tilapia joka
West African cichlid native to rivers in Sierra Leone and Liberia. Feeds on plants including algae. Open substrate spawner.
CARES Family: Cichlidae - West Africa
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Sierra Leone, Liberia
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