Tilapia
Tilapia are a type of fish that is often farmed for food. They live in warm, fresh water, but some species of tilapia live in brackish water. They are a native species of fish in Africa, North America, South America, India, and Sri Lanka, although they are farmed all over the world. Tilapia are members of the Cichlid family of fishes.
Tilapia are also sometimes kept in aquariums.
Tilapia are listed as some of the worlds worst introduced species, and they are known to be able to quickly take over from native fish in rivers. This has happened in places like the Endeavour River, in Queensland, Australia, where these fish are thought to have been released into the river from an aquarium.
References
- 1 2 3 "Tilapia | NSW Department of Primary Industries". dpi.nsw.gov.au. Archived from the original on 15 July 2010. Retrieved 14 August 2010.
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