Occupies an inshore zone and is common in lagoons (Ref. 87). Occasionally forms schools (Ref. 2, 39939). Is mainly diurnal (Ref. 2). Can tolerate considerable deoxygenation (Ref. 2, 1739, 4903, 13046, 32297) and warm temperatures (Ref. 2060), known to occur at 38.0 °C (Ref. 2). Feeds on phytoplankton (Ref. 2, 21, 4903, 34291, 55486) and detritus (Ref. 34291, 55486, 56058). Ovophilic (Ref. 2060), a maternal mouthbrooder (Ref. 4903, 34291, 55074, 118638). Males dig simple pits in shallow water (Ref. 118638). Strongly prone to precocious maturity; this makes it an undesirable aquaculture species (Ref. 118638). Caught in large numbers by small-meshed nets in shallow swampy areas, where it has become established (Ref. 118638). When stocked along with Nile tilapia, probably will assist in filling all suitable niches and competitively excluding native species (Ref. 118638).
佔領一個近海區域而且是常見於潟湖。 (參考文獻 87) 偶然地形成魚群。 (參考文獻 2,39939) 主要日行性。 (參考文獻 2) 能容忍相當多的 deoxygenation(參考文獻 2,1739,4903,13046,32297) 與被知道在 38.0 °C 出現的溫暖的溫度 (參考文獻 2060) 。 (參考文獻 2) 吃浮游植物 (參考文獻 2,21,4903,34291,55486) 與碎屑。 (參考文獻 34291,55486,56058) Ovophilic(參考文獻 2060), 雌性的口孵者.(參考文獻 4903,34291,55074)