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Tilapia

Oreochromis mossambicus

Seabook: Tilapia

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12 m

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. Due to human introductions, it is now found in many tropical and subtropical habitats around... Read more in Seabook

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Conservation status

(VU) Vulnerable