The scientific or taxonomic name would be Oreochromis mossambicus.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Tilapia zillii.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Oreochromis mossambicus (fomerly Tilapia mossambica).
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Oreochromis urolepis.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Tilapia spp.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Oreochromis spp. (formerly Tilapia spp.).
Phylum:ChordataSubphylum: VertebrataClass: OsteichthyesOrder: PerciformesFamily: Cichlidae
Tilapia is a common term for nearly a hundred species of cichlid fish. The Mozambique tilapia can grow to 35 cm.
E. H. Neil has written: 'An analysis of color changes and social behavior of Tilapia mossambica' -- subject(s): Fishes, Color, Mozambique tilapia, Behavior
Oreochromis niloticus niloticus
Depends on the species of tilapia some can actually do quite well in water reaching the same salinity as sea water. Nile tilapia is the least saline tolerant; 15ppt Blue tilapia = 20 ppt Mozambique and Red tilapia grow well at 33 ppt (~ full strength)
Family: Cichlidae, Subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae, Tribe: Tilapiini.
No, its tilapia.