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Redbreast Tilapia
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Common
Name: Redbreast Tilapia
Other
Names: Redbelly Tilapia, Redbreast Kurper
Scientific Name:
Tilapia Rendalli
Length: 35
- 40 cm in length
Weight:
Average weight of
0.8 - 1kg
Habitat:
This species can be found in pools, dams,
lakes that are calm and do not have strong water flowing.
Distribution: Widely distributed fish, can be found in most river systems such as in
Kwazulu Natal, Gauteng, Mpumalanga etc.
Bait:
Fish will take any bait that is offered, eg: worms, lure, frogs, small
fish etc.
Description:
Fins have red outlines and the underside is a lovely dark red colour.
The upper body is a light green colour.
Fishing Strategy:
The Redbreast Tilapia has bee introduced into a number of dams and
lakes as a means of weed control. They can eat large amounts of
vegetation and algae.
Eating Quality: Average
Tackle:
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