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.

Occurs southwards to the Brak River in the eastern Cape and in the Transvaal in the Limpopo system (Ref. 6465). Widely introduced for aquaculture, but escaped and established itself in the wild in many countries, often outcompeting local species (Ref. 12217). Several countries report adverse ecological impact after introduction.

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.

A review of the biology, ecology, distribution and control of Mozambique tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters 1852) (Pisces: Cichlidae) with particular emphasis on invasive Australian populations. Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries 22(3):533-554.

Despite its name, the Mozambique Tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) is not only native to Mozambique; it can also be found in Malawi, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. You can for instance encounter it the lower Orange River, in the rivers of Namibia, in Bushmans River, in the Lower Zambezi and Lower Shire, and in Transvaal in the ...

Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters, 1852). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=218777 on 2025-03-02

Oreochromis mossambicus (Mozambique Tilapia) Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids and Tilapias) Order: Perciformes (Perch and Cichlids) Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fish) Fig. 1. Mozambique tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus. [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AB:Oreochromis_mossambicus_ by_NPS.jpg, downloaded 5 October 2012]

Oreochromis mossambicus is similar to O. aureus (blue tilapia), but O. aureus has usually 12-15 dorsal fin rays, 18-26 rakers on the lower limb of 1 st gill arch, and the large male has a blue-black chin and breast (Page and Burr 1991).

Oreochromis mossambicus has been introduced to Puerto Rico to control algae (Erdsman 1984). It has been reported from mangrove lagoons, creeks, and bays on both eastern and western portions of the island (Burger et al. 1992), and from other non-specific locations (Lee et al.

The Mozambique Tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) is a captivating freshwater fish known for its resilience and adaptability in various aquatic environments. Hailing from Africa, this remarkable species has become a popular choice in aquaculture, appreciated for its growth rate and taste.