Reference no. | van Oijen, M.J.P., 1995 |
Ecosystem | Victoria |
Status | introduced |
Abundance | |
Lifestage | juv./adults |
Regional database | |
Remarks | Introduced in Lake Victoria (Ref. 2, 1739, 34290, 118638) to supplement stocks of the native tilapiines which had declined due to overfishing (Ref. 7270). In northern waters confined to lagoon areas, in southern parts in shallow open water (Ref. 34290). |