Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
An invasive freshwater cichlid native to Africa that has established populations in Florida's warm waters. This species is considered a nuisance fish that competes with native species.
Nile Tilapia at a glance
- Scientific name
- Oreochromis niloticus
- Typical size
- 8-14 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Exotic
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in canals, lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers throughout South Florida. They prefer warm, shallow waters with vegetation and are often caught incidentally by anglers targeting bass or other species. Can tolerate poor water quality and reproduce rapidly.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a nile tilapia through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksNile Tilapia questions people ask
Nile Tilapia is Oreochromis niloticus.
A typical nile tilapia runs 8-14 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every nile tilapia you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in canals, lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers throughout South Florida. They prefer warm, shallow waters with vegetation and are often caught incidentally by anglers targeting bass or other species. Can tolerate poor water quality and reproduce rapidly. It is a fresh water species, filed under exotic in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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iPhone, iOS 17 or later. Setup takes about a minute.