Fishing for Nile x blue tilapia

Oreochromis niloticus × aureus

This farmed hybrid tilapia blends Nile and blue tilapia traits, reaching roughly 2 feet and 13 pounds. It has a deep, laterally compressed body, a long spiny dorsal fin, and faint vertical bars. Hardy and fast-growing, it tolerates fresh and brackish water and thrives in warm ponds, lakes, and canals, where it grazes on algae, plankton, and detritus. This summary was AI generated

Water type

Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Potential pest

Source: Fishbase

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