The Manyara tilapia (Oreochromis amphimelas) is a brackish-water fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 28 cm.
Description
The Manyara tilapia is a cichlid (tilapia) from fresh and slightly brackish water of soda lakes and rivers of northern Tanzania in East Africa. The species grows to about 28 cm and has a deep, grey-green to silvery body. As a bottom-oriented omnivore it grazes algae, plant material and detritus and eats small invertebrates. It is a mouthbrooder. Through habitat loss and competition from introduced species the species is vulnerable. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Manyara tilapia?
The Manyara tilapia has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Manyara tilapia live?
The Manyara tilapia lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Manyara tilapia get?
The Manyara tilapia grows to a maximum of about 28 cm.
Is the Manyara tilapia dangerous to humans?
No, the Manyara tilapia is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Oreochromis
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