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Record 1 2016-10-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fish
Universal entry(ies)
Oreochromis niloticus
Latin
DEF

A fish of the family Cichlidae characterized by its grayish color that turns black with a flushing of red during the breeding season.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poissons
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Oreochromis niloticus
Latin
DEF

Poisson de la famille des cichlidés, qui est caractérisé par sa couleur grise, mais qui devient noir avec une bande rouge pendant la saison de reproduction.

Spanish

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