Where Does Mozambique Tilapia Live?

Mozambique Tilapia lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Mozambique Tilapia

Water type

brackish

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters, from surface to a few meters deep.

Environment

Highly adaptable, found in a wide range of freshwater and brackish habitats including rivers, lakes, ponds, estuaries, and coastal lagoons. Prefers warm, slow-moving or still waters with abundant vegetation or submerged structures. Tolerant of varying salinity, temperature, and oxygen levels.

Geographic range

Native to Southern Africa, specifically from the lower Zambezi River system south to the Bushman's River in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Widely introduced and established in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, including Asia, North and South America, and other parts of Africa.

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