Tilapia

Oreochromis mossambicus

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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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Sri Lanka Maldives Seychelles Cambodia Papua New Guinea +66 more in Seabook

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(VU) Vulnerable

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