Oreochromis

Levels of poisonous ammonia are very high in the lake resulting in the deaths of the most common white bream species, scientifically known as Oreochromis macrochir.

ANC Daily News Briefing 1996

Also introduced was the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), now an important food fish for local consumption.

Lake Victoria 2009

Victoria Falls forms a geographical barrier between the distinct fish faunas of the upper and middle Zambezi River, with fish species including breams Oreochromis mossambica, T. macrochir, T. andersoni, Serranochromis robustus, Sargochromis condringtoni, chessa Distichodus schenga, tigerfish Hydrocynus vittatus, and barbel Clarias gariepinus.

Victoria Falls National Park, Zimbabwe 2008

Financially important species in the lakes and lagoons include Oreochromis niloticus, O. aureus, O. galilaeus, Tilapia zillii and Clarias spp ..

Nile Delta flooded savanna 2008

A single species of fish known as the white-lipped or alkaline tilapia (Oreochromis alcalica) is found in abundance in the waters of these lakes.

East African halophytics 2007

The introduction of exotic species such as the common carp (Cyprinus carpio), and the blue tilapia (Oreochromis aureus) also alters the original relationships among the native members of these communities.

Marismas Nacionales-San Blas mangroves 2007

The introduction of exotic species such as blue tilapia (Oreochromis aureus) alters the ecological relationships among native organisms in the mangroves, and the extraction of wildlife could lead to progressive loss of biodiversity.

Mexican South Pacific Coast mangroves 2007

Oreochromis nilotica is said to have been cultured the longest and to have the best flesh.

On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

Oreochromis nilotica is said to have been cultured the longest and to have the best flesh.

On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

It should be noted that the scientific classification confers to 'tilapia' several different species names, notably Sarotherodon and Oreochromis.

1. Breeding 1998