Species Profile: Oreochromis esculentus

Common Name:   Graham's Tilapia

General species photo

Description:   A cichlid from the Lake Victoria region, now mostly in satellite lakes. It feeds mainly on phytoplankton using a mucus-trap method. Females mouthbrood and males build simple nests.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Victoria

CARES Classification:   Near Threatened