The Nile tilapia
(Oreochromis niloticus) is one of the most favored fish species in aquaculture,due to its high tolerance of a relatively wide range of environmental
conditions, which is presumably also a key factor in the marked increase in
global production.
Nile Tilapia |
Global tilapia production
has increased considerably during the last few decades with total outputs
increasing more than fourfold, from 830,000 T in 1990 to 5.3 million T in 2014.
The low trophic level and the omnivorous food habits of this species make them
a relatively inexpensive fish to feed, unlike other strictly carnivorous
finfish, such as salmon, which rely on high protein and lipid diets which are largely
based on fish sources. Tilapia is able to grow well on less refined protein
sources, thus making them attractive as sources of animal protein for humans.
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