Range and Identity
The retained name Tilapia zillii corresponds to Coptodon zillii in modern usage. Native records span African systems and parts of the eastern Mediterranean region. Introduced populations occur elsewhere, so a local occurrence should retain whether it represents the natural distribution or an introduction.
Habitat and Behavior
Adults use shallow vegetated waters and are mainly active during daylight. Fry remain close to marginal plants, while juveniles can occur on seasonal floodplains. Salinity tolerance includes marine conditions, although this does not establish one preferred salinity for all populations.
Food and Life History
Adults eat leaves, stems, algae and plant detritus. Pairs place adhesive eggs on a substrate and defend developing young. The upper reference is forty centimeters standard length. A small sample weight is not treated as a securely established species maximum.
Field Note
Record life stage and the immediate vegetation when possible. Fry along a sheltered margin and adults elsewhere in the shallows can use different parts of the same waterbody.
All Lakes With Redbelly Tilapia
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Redbelly Tilapia records, listed alphabetically. Records do not establish current abundance or public access. Check the evidence and managing authority for the water you choose.
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- Kanahā Pond Maui, HI