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The Kafue bream (Oreochromis andersonii) is a brackish-water fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 61 cm.
Description
The three-spotted tilapia is a large cichlid from southern Africa, occurring in the Zambezi and Okavango systems. The species grows to about 61 cm and has a deep, silvery-grey body, sometimes with a few dark spots on the flank. It lives in both rivers and swamps, tolerates fresh and slightly brackish water and prefers slow-flowing or standing water; adults occupy deeper open water, juveniles stay near shore vegetation. As an omnivore it feeds on algae, detritus and plankton. The species is a valued food and angling fish but is listed as Vulnerable (VU).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Kafue bream?
The Kafue bream has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Large, vulnerable tilapia of the Zambezi system; tolerates fresh and slightly brackish water.
Where does the Kafue bream live?
The Kafue bream lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Southern Africa; Zambezi and Okavango systems, rivers and swamps.
How big does the Kafue bream get?
The Kafue bream grows to a maximum of about 61 cm.
Is the Kafue bream dangerous to humans?
No, the Kafue bream is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Kafue bream edible?
Yes, the Kafue bream is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Oreochromis
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