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.
Tilapia = Buntbarsch
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Tilapia zillii.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Oreochromis mossambicus (fomerly Tilapia mossambica).
There are about one hundred species of fish which are called Tilapia. Some of which have other names, notably St Peters Fish, most do not.
st.peters fish
Phylum:ChordataSubphylum: VertebrataClass: OsteichthyesOrder: PerciformesFamily: Cichlidae
Sarotherodon galilaeus galilaeus, or tilapia zilli
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.
Oreochromis niloticus niloticus
That depends on how old it is. Further "Tilapia" is the common name for nearly 100 different species of fish, they all grow to different sizes. Nile Tilapia grow to a maximum length of 60 cm.
No, its tilapia.
TROUT, TUNA, TILAPIA, tarpon