Freshwater
Mozambique Tilapia
Oreochromis mossambicus
Hebrew name: אמנון
- Peak season
- Summer (October-March in southern hemisphere)
- Length range
- 10–40 cm
- Weight range
- 0.1–3 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–10 m
Habitat
Rivers, lakes, estuaries, and even brackish coastal lagoons across Africa and introduced worldwide. Extremely adaptable.
Behavior
Hardy omnivore that eats algae, detritus, and small invertebrates. Mouth-brooding species with aggressive territorial males.
Best techniques
- Float fishing with bread or dough
- Small spinners near cover
- Bottom fishing with worm or corn
- Fly fishing with small nymphs
