Reddish coloration of Nile tilapia males during the spawning season

During the spawning season of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) develop reddish coloration as secondary sex characteristics. One of the attached photos shows clearly the male coloration during the spawning season while the second photo shows the color difference between male and female of Nile tilapia.

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