Where Does Blackchin Tilapia Live?

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

Where to find Blackchin Tilapia

Water type

brackish

Depth

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

Environment

Native to coastal lagoons, estuaries, and lower reaches of rivers in West Africa. Highly euryhaline, tolerating a wide range of salinities from freshwater to hypersaline conditions (up to 120 ppt). Prefers areas with submerged vegetation, mangroves, and muddy or sandy bottoms. In invasive ranges, it can be found in similar habitats, including canals, ditches, and artificial impoundments.

Geographic range

Native to West Africa, from Senegal to Cameroon. Introduced and established in numerous regions globally, including the southeastern United States (Florida), parts of Asia (e.g., Philippines), and the Caribbean.

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