Mozambique Tilapia
Oreochromis mossambicus
Adults live in lakes, reservoirs, rivers, canals, estuaries, and aquaculture ponds, often thriving where conditions are warm and variable. They are mostly omnivorous grazers, feeding on algae, plant matter, detritus, plankton, and small aquatic animals. Breeding males defend shallow nest pits and use displays, charges, and body contact against rivals. Females mouthbrood eggs and young, a behavior that greatly improves offspring survival.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- VU
Growth chain
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- Mozambique Tilapia