African Savanna
Nile Mouth-brooder Oreochromis niloticus
They live in rivers which have warm water in the areas fresh water and seawater. Females raise their eggs and children in their mouths. In our zoo, they eat hippo's teces and old keratose. It is useful for maintianing water quality.
Animal name | Nile Mouth-brooder | |||
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Scientific name | Oreochromis niloticus | |||
Order | Perciformes | Family | Cichlidae |