Oreochromis mossambicus in Neth Antilles
Point map (Oreochromis mossambicus) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence introduced
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish Yes
Saltwater No
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

One of the most frequently encountered species in natural or semi-natural freshwater habitats in Curaçao; abundant in water basins built around the natural spring of Fontein in Aruba; reported from brackish water bays in Curaçao and Aruba (Ref. 46658). Reportedly used for aquaculture (Ref. 26042).

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(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. oophagy)
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