Buntbarsch. Das Männchen schwimmt auf die Partnerin zu und führt weiche Schwanzschläge gegen sie aus. Beide drohen wiederholt andere Fische an.

An aquarium contains several males and females of the mouth breeder species Tilapia multifasciata. From among this group a pair begin to court. The males swims to the female and strikes her gently with his tail. From time to time a slight, rapid vibration of the body can also be seen. Male and female repeatedly threaten the other fish, and even attack them.