Description

Also known as African Cichlid, Edward Tilapia, Mango Fish, Mozambique Tilapia, Petite Lapia, Tilapia.

Found in schools, over sewage canals, freshwater irrigation channels, lakes and rivers.
They feed on benthic algae, detritus, insects and phytoplankton.
Length - 60cm
Depth - 0-20m
Widespread Africa

Highly invasive fish.
These fish brood their eggs in their mouths to protect their young. Ref: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/2