Zebra Tilapia / Heterotilapia buttikoferi / St . Peter's Fish / Israeli Tilapia

Heterotilapia buttikoferi, also known as the zebra tilapia, is a West African species of cichlid. H. buttikoferi is a large cichlid, capable of growing up to 30.8 cm (12.1 in) in standard length. Body is typically yellow or white with black stripes which can vary from very light to near black depending on the mood of the fish. The vertical black bars are broader than the lighter inter spaces. Their stripes tend to fade as they age. This species is native to Guinea-Bissau and Liberia in West Africa. These freshwater fish tend to live in coastal rivers and streams.

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