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
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Three spotted tilapia
length · weight
Three spotted tilapia
length · weight
Three spotted tilapia
length · weight


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