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Spotted Tilapia
Native to West Africa, Spotted Tilapia is usually found in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana or Cameroon, but it has also acclimatized across the ocean, in Florida and even Australia!
Its olive color and the large black dots on its flanks make it easily recognizable. They seem to group together, and it's not uncommon to see several in the same spot, unlike other tilapias and cichlids, which are often found alone or in pairs. It's not uncommon to come across one.
Zebra Tilapia
The Zebra Tilapia is easy to recognize because, as its name suggests, it has black stripes like a zebra, with a white or yellow body. It also has a more elongated mouth than most fish in the same family.
Native to tropical rivers from Guinea-Bissau to Liberia, it too is a favorite with aquarists. As a result, it has traveled the world and found itself at one time or another in new natural environments, not only in Florida but also in Thailand, where it has become acclimatized.
The male has remarkable pelvic fins, ending in a long point. This is a species that seems to be less widespread, and it's not every day you come across it.
Jewel Cichlid
The Jewel Cichlid is native to West Africa. It's a species that doesn't grow as big as the others, reaching around 8 centimetres as an adult. To fish it, you need to use very small lures or flies, but they still work, as it is rather aggressive.
It is mostly found in small lakes or canals rich in vegetation, and you have to pass over it to bring out this little fish. Peacock bass are very fond of this species, so if you find Jewel Cichlid, chances are peacock bass aren't far away. It might be tempting to use them for livebait fishing, but in Florida it is forbidden to bait and transport a non-native species. The same applies in France.
