Mozambique Tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) is a freshwater, brackish species recorded in Taiwan, Singapore. It is found at depths of 1–12 m. The main season in Taiwan, Singapore runs all year.
Scientific name: Oreochromis mossambicus · Water: Freshwater, Brackish · Season: All year · Also known as: Mozambique tilapia
Size: 15–35 cm
Weight: 0.3–1.5 kg
The Mozambique tilapia, introduced to Taiwan in 1946, is a fast-growing, pollution-tolerant omnivore and the commonest freshwater fish in reservoirs, ponds and rivers. Catchable year-round and extremely prolific, it swarms to any bait by the bank, making it the top starter fish for new anglers; Taiwan's improved farmed strains are marketed as 台灣鯛 (Taiwan tilapia).
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