Redbreast Tilapia
Coptodon rendalli
A non-native cichlid species originally from Africa that has established populations in Florida freshwater systems. Known for its reddish coloration on the breast and belly area, especially during breeding season.
Redbreast Tilapia at a glance
- Scientific name
- Coptodon rendalli
- Typical size
- 6-12 inches, 0.5-2 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in canals, lakes, and slow-moving rivers throughout central and southern Florida. Anglers target them with small hooks using worms, crickets, or bread around vegetation and structure in shallow to mid-depth waters. They are often caught while fishing for other panfish species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a redbreast 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™ worksRedbreast Tilapia questions people ask
Redbreast Tilapia is Coptodon rendalli.
A typical redbreast tilapia runs 6-12 inches, 0.5-2 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every redbreast tilapia you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in canals, lakes, and slow-moving rivers throughout central and southern Florida. Anglers target them with small hooks using worms, crickets, or bread around vegetation and structure in shallow to mid-depth waters. They are often caught while fishing for other panfish species. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater 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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