BLUE SPOTTED TILAPIA

Oreochromis leucostictus

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IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)

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Oreochromis leucostictus (Trewavas, 1933)

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  - Ray-finned fishes +
    - Perch-like fishes +
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        Blue tilapias +
        
        Blue spotted tilapia
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Occupies an inshore zone and is common in lagoons (Ref. 87). Occasionally forms schools (Ref. 2, 39939). Is mainly diurnal (Ref. 2). Can tolerate considerable deoxygenation (Ref. 2, 1739, 4903, 13046, 32297) and warm temperatures (Ref. 2060), known to occur at 38.0 °C (Ref. 2). Feeds on phytoplankton (Ref. 2, 21, 4903, 34291, 55486) and detritus (Ref. 34291, 55486, 56058). Ovophilic (Ref. 2060), female mouthbrooder (Ref. 4903, 34291, 55074).

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