NILE TILAPIA
Oreochromis niloticus subsp. niloticus
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Table Of Contents
- Overview
- Introduction
- Description
- Ecology and Distribution
- Evolution and Systematics
- Catalogue of Life Synonyms
- Relevance
- References and More Information
- Specialist Projects
- Common Names
- Additional Resources
- Literature References
Overview
Biology
Occurs in a wide variety of freshwater habitats like rivers, lakes, sewage canals and irrigation channels (Ref. 28714). Mainly diurnal. Feeds mainly on phytoplankton or benthic algae. Marketed fresh and frozen (Ref. 9987). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Mouthbrooding by females (Ref. 2). Extended temperature range 8 - 42 °C, natural temperature range 13.5 - 33 °C (Ref. 3).
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