bassamkhalafi, Oreochromis mossambicus Khalaf [N. A. B. A. T.] 2009:2, Figs. [Gazelle: The Palestinian Biological Bulletin v. 27 (no. 92); ref. 30575] Wadi Al Wurayah Pools, Emirate of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. Holotype: OMBK-1 [Norman Ali Khalaf-von Jaffe's coll.]. Original description does not give a differential diagnosis, not available. •Apparently introduced; validity and possibility that this is based on a hybrid needs study (pers. comm. T.Litz, 11/17/09). Hybrid. Current status: Synonym of Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters 1852). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae.
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