ΑγγλικάDiagnosis: 17-20 rakers on lower limb of first arch; length of lower pharyngeal jaw < 43.5% of head length; 30-32 scales in lateral line; head length 39-48% of standard length (Ref. 81260). Toothed area of lower pharyngeal jaw contained 2-3 times in length of ventral keel (Ref. 2, 81260). Total dorsal rays (including spines) 26-28 (Ref. 81260). General color dull grey; breeding (or spent?) males with black or grey smudges; no tilapia-mark, at least 6.2 cm SL or over (Ref. 2).
Description: head length 39.5-48.0% SL; lower pharyngeal jaw with unicuspid anterior and posterior row teeth; ventral keel elongate, longer than dentigerous plate; 2-6 rows of teeth in oral jaws, outer row teeth bicuspid (Ref. 81260).
Coloration: pale grey, sometimes greenish, with dark spots or blotches ventrally on head and body; "tilapia spot" in juveniles, disappears at length of about 60 mm SL (Ref. 81260).