The Redbelly Tilapia is recognized by its reddish belly and laterally compressed body. They are often found in freshwater habitats and are popular in aquaculture.
Habitat
Freshwater lakes and rivers.
Diet
Omnivorous, feeding on algae, plants, and small invertebrates.
How common
Common
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