Mozambique Tilapia
Oreochromis mossambicus
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Rare
- Observations
- 2,686
- Most observed in
- 🇦🇺 Australia
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
Description
The Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) is an oreochromine cichlid fish native to southeastern Africa. Dull colored, the Mozambique tilapia often lives up to a decade in its native habitats. It is a popular fish for aquaculture.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Mozambique tilapia”.