Strange fishes seen in local Florida canal...

[MN_Rebel]

Whlie I'm not discounting the possibility they could be Talapia, I'm more inclined to think they are a feral populatiom of A. labiatus. The color and lip discription fits more closly in my estamation. Not Midas (Amphilophus citronellus) but Red Devils (Amphilophus labiatus). It will be interestiong to get a pic for proper ID. Looks like you have your own UFO (Unidentified Fishy Object) hunt going on. Good luck with getting an ID.

I would think it's most likely a white/or pink tilapia, they are more common in the canals than the red devils which is super uncommon in these canals.

 

[PwNz I R COLE]

I would think it's most likely a white/or pink tilapia, they are more common in the canals than the red devils which is super uncommon in these canals.

I agree and the way natural sunlight reacts to Red Devils makes their color dark red and black


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[tampa_bass]

Agree with most likely tilapia.. Red Devils are catchable and Midas are too even though it's not easy. The white tilapia on the other hand are near impossible to catch at least in my experiences


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