Blackchin Tilapia
Sarotherodon melanotheron
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
- Max size: 28 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tilapia that thrives where fresh and salt water mix, it is abundant in mangroves, lagoons and estuaries and copes easily with high salinity. It breeds by mouthbrooding and has spread well beyond its native West African range, where it can become a pest.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Cichliformes › Cichlidae › Sarotherodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 293732.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackchin Tilapia live?
- The Blackchin Tilapia (Sarotherodon melanotheron) is typically found at 0–3 m.
- Is the Blackchin Tilapia dangerous to divers?
- The Blackchin Tilapia is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackchin Tilapia get?
- The Blackchin Tilapia grows to about 28 cm.