
Nile Tilapia
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Kingdom | Animalia |
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Scientific name | Oreochromis niloticus |
Class | Actinopterygii |
Family | Cichlidae |
Mass | 2. 4 kg (Adult) |
Did you know | Aquaculture of the Nile tilapia dates back to Ancient Egypt. |
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ID | 948827 |
About Nile Tilapia
The Nile tilapia is a species of tilapia, a cichlid fish native to Africa from Egypt south to east and central Africa, and as far west as Gambia. It is also native to Israel, and numerous introduced populations exist outside its natural range. It is also commercially known as mango fish, nilotica, or boulti.