Oreochromis mossambicus
Oreochromis mossambicus
(Mozambique Tilapia)
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7 results for Oreochromis mossambicus (Mozambique Tilapia)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
3180 Oreochromis mossambicus Competition Observational Field Blue Tilapia, Mozambique Tilapia, and Redbelly Tilapia in Texas reservoirs compete for spawning... 6
3183 Oreochromis mossambicus Competition Observational Field Young Blue Tilapia, Mozambique Tilapia, and Redbelly Tilapia in Texas compete for food with young... 6
3245 Oreochromis mossambicus Competition Observational N/A Mozambique Tilapia compete with Milkfish (Chanos chanos) for food and space in brackish... 33607
3253 Oreochromis mossambicus Competition Observational Field Introduction of tilapia (Nile, Blue, and Mozambique tilapia) in Lake Nicaragua was associated with... 33906
3258 Oreochromis mossambicus Competition Observational Field Tilapias (Nile, Mozambique, Blue) aggressively guard bowers throughout the year and compete for... 33908
3284 Oreochromis mossambicus Competition Anecdotal N/A In Hawaii, Mozambique Tilapia is suspected as a threat to native species such as Striped Mullet... 684
3285 Oreochromis mossambicus Competition Anecdotal N/A Competition from juvenile Nile Tilapia has been considered a major factor in the decline of the... 531

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