The three spotted tilapia is a freshwater fish known for its distinctive three dark spots along its sides. It typically inhabits rivers and lakes in Africa. This species reaches up to 20 inches in length and weighs around 5 pounds. It is an omnivore, feeding on algae, plants, and small invertebrates, and exhibits territorial behavior during breeding. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Three spotted tilapia.