Mozambique Tilapia
(Oreochromis mossambicus)

Other common names:
Java Tilapia.
Common Tilapia.

Identification:
A large scaled and deep body with a concave head and large jaws.
Spines on dorsal and anal fins.
Male dark with black fins and tail with a red margin.
Female bronze to silvery coloured body and darker fins and tail.

Typical location:
In estuaries, streams, canals, lakes and ponds.

Fishing methods:
Fishing with bread, dough, earthworms or maggots on float.

Fighting characteristics:
A fast but small fighter with repeating runs and direction changes.

Thai Fishing Guide's recommended hot spots for catching Mozambique Tilapia: