Oreochromis niloticus was created in 1758.
Phylum:ChordataSubphylum: VertebrataClass: OsteichthyesOrder: PerciformesFamily: Cichlidae
Oreochromis niloticus niloticus
Tilapio fish name is Oreochromis niloticus
Oreochromis mossambicus was created in 1852.
Donacaula niloticus was created in 1867.
Gymnarchus niloticus was created in 1829.
TheNile tilapia,Oreochromis niloticusis a relatively largecichlidfish native toAfricafromEgyptsouth toEastandCentral Africa, and as far west asGambia. It is also native toIsrael, and numerousintroducedpopulations exist outside its natural range (e.g. Brazil).It is also commercially known as mango fish,Niloticaorboulti.
Tilapia is both a genus name AND the common name for numerous fishes, all member of the Order Perciformes, Family Cichlidae and most within the genera Tilapia and Oreochromis. Oreochromis niloticus, the nile tilapia, is one of the most common tilapias found in restaurants and stores in the US.
Wade O. Watanabe has written: 'Experimental rearing of Nile tilapia fry (Oreochromis niloticus) for saltwater culture' -- subject(s): Cichlids, Tilapia, Fish-culture
Tilapia belongs to the kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Actinopterygii, order Cichliformes, family Cichlidae, genus Oreochromis, and species includes several, such as Oreochromis niloticus (Nile tilapia). This classification reflects its position within the fish family and highlights its ecological and biological characteristics.
The real name of tilapia refers to several species within the family Cichlidae, but the most commonly farmed species include Oreochromis niloticus (Nile tilapia) and Oreochromis mossambicus (Mozambique tilapia). These fish are popular in aquaculture due to their fast growth, adaptability, and mild flavor. The term "tilapia" is often used to refer to any of these species collectively in the culinary context.
The scientific name of the Nile perch is Lates niloticus.