Size and diet of Oreochromis niloticus in an urban drainage channel in Santos, State of São Paulo, Brazil

• Published in: Acta scientiarum. Biological sciences Vol. 47; no. 1
• Main Authors: João Henrique Alliprandini da Costa, Rebeca Ribeiro Miranda, Bruno Paes De-Carli, Amanda Selinger, Renan Braga Ribeiro, Ursulla Pereira Souza
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universidade Estadual de Maringá 01.08.2025
• Subjects: freshwater fish; invasive species; trophic ecology; Nile tilapia

The introduction of non-native species can significantly impact ecosystems, with the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) serving as a notable example. Despite its widespread presence in various rivers and reservoirs, its occurrence, particularly its dietary habits in drainage channels, remains insu...