Tag: identification of sexual maturation

Sex identification of a tilapia female

The photo shows a female of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus based on her papilla. For smaller sizes and/or with personnel who are not familiar with tilapia, a dye named as crystal violet may be used to show clearly the papilla.  Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. …

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