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).
偶然地形成鱼群。 (参考文献 2,39939) 主要日行性。 (参考文献 2) 能容忍相当多的 deoxygenation(参考文献 2,1739,4903,13046,32297) 与被知道在 38.0 °C 出现的温暖的温度 (参考文献 2060) 。 (参考文献 2) 吃浮游植物 (参考文献 2,21,4903,34291,55486) 与碎屑。 (参考文献 34291,55486,56058) Ovophilic(参考文献 2060), 雌性的口孵者.(参考文献 4903,34291,55074)