Tilapia

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under the term tilapia in common usage. For species belonging to the genus Tilapia, see Tilapia (genus). More

The tilapia is also called St. Peter's fish and, in Hawaii, Hawaiian sun fish. See also fish. More

Tilapia has become the third most important fish in aquaculture after carps and salmonids, with production reaching 1,505,804 metric tons in 2002. More

Tilapia is a relatively new species, just beginning to be produced on farms in the United States. Tilapia production will expand through the 1990s as consumers become more aware of the product. Tilapia is poised to make a substantial contribution to aquaculture. More

AMERICAN TILAPIA ASSOCIATION - || Membership || Farms || Hatcheries || ISTA V || Officers || Tilapia Aquaculture - Proceedings of ISTA IV || Photos || Links || Recipes || Tilapia Prices, Imports, Markets & More

HUNDREDS of RECIPES FOR TILAPIA - PRESENTED BY THE AMERICAN TILAPIA ASSOCIATION * Tilapia recipes from Rainforest Farms (Multiple) * Baked Tilapia with white wine and herbs * Beer Batter for Tilapia * More

farmed tilapia has now surpassed 800,000 metric tons, and tilapia are second only to carps as the most widely farmed freshwater fish in the world.Southern Regional Agricultural Center The Nile tilapia (O. More

Large-scale commercial culture of tilapia is limited almost exclusively to the culture of three species: Oreochromis niloticus, O. mossambica and O. aureus. Of the three tilapia species with recognized aquaculture potential, the Nile tilapia, O. More

Nile tilapia(Oreochromis niloticus niloticus) Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus niloticus) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii More

The WWF's Tilapia Aquaculture Dialogue is finalizing standards for the tilapia aquaculture industry Certification tilapia omega-3 healthy About TILAPIA = About tilapia . More

From tank to table in 20 minutes: tilapia swim at the Seven Seas in Rockville until an order is placed. From tank to table in 20 minutes: tilapia swim at the Seven Seas in Rockville until an order is placed. More

Photo of: Mustard Crusted Tilapia - Recipe of the DayPHOTO BY: TysMom READ REVIEWS (98) DAILY RECIPE - Mustard Crusted Tilapia SUBMITTED BY: MEGSCOOKIN This simple recipe gives this More

Tilapia Recipe Collection Our experts make it easy to enjoy a new favorite from the fish counter. More

Tilapia fillets sell for $7 per pound at some restaurants. Aquaculture is the fastest growing segment of agriculture in the United States. Fish farming may be something that will fit into your small farm business. More

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Tilapia (pronounced Til AH pe ah) has rapidly gained consumer recognition in the United States. Consumption in America, which reached about 145 million lbs. of whole weight in 2000, has been growing at over 35% a year for the past 8 years. More

Tilapia is a family of fish that originated in Africa. They are small fish, weighing around 1 to 2 pounds. They are also a very important fish and will become more so in the years to come. More

A tilapia recipe - light and delicious tilapia is baked with a tangy and crunchy panko crumb coating. Serve these flavorful tilapia fillets with potatoes or rice, along with a tossed salad or sliced tomatoes. More

Your "Best Choice" is tilapia grown in the U.S. in environmentally friendly systems. "Avoid" farmed tilapia from China and Taiwan, where pollution and weak management is a problem. Consumer Note Most tilapia consumed in the U.S. More

World tilapia production has been booming during the last decade, with output doubling from 830000 tonnes in 1990 to 1.6 million tonnes in 1999 and over 2.5 million tonnes in 2005. More

Due to their hardiness and flavor, delilcious tilapia fish have been a favorite fish to raise since ancient times. More

Tilapia is a hardy, fast-growing fish that has long been a staple source of protein in many developing nations and, recently, is in high demand in developed nations. More

Fingerlakes Aquaculture is growing tilapia for the live Oriental markets, and fresh fish on ice for the grocery markets and wholesale. www.indoorfish.com RRegal Springs Trading Company Producer of products and packaging for the food service, retail, club stores and a breaded marinated line. More

Grilled Tilapia with Lemon Butter, Capers and Orzo Clip this Rated 5 stars out of 552 ratings Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay, 2007 Ingredients: Fish, Tilapia, Fruit, Lemon, Pasta More

* Tilapia from Latin America Eco-Worst * Tilapia from Asia Details About Tilapia - tilapia Health Details * Adults and children More

interest in tilapia…just a private pond owner looking to improve his fishing." Refreshing. Although Hartley’s experiment isn’t pure empirical science, it brings solid conclusions for thoughtful pond owners trying to make a decision whether or not to use tilapia. More

Tilapia generally reside in shallow, freshwater ponds; lakes; and streams. The fish consume mostly aquatic plants, algae, and some insect larva. Because of their specific appetites, tilapia have become quite important in the world of aquaculture. More

need about tilapia regardless of whether you want to know more about farming tilapia, the various diseases that can be a problem when farming tilapia, the large historical importance of tilapia or simply want to know how to keep one in an aquarium. More

subsititued Tilapia in its place. More

Common names

A-sannoh in Krio
Black mangrove cichlid in English
Bone back in Creole, English
Epia ajegi in Yoruba (Yorùbá)
Fünfflecktilapie in German (Deutsch)
Ifunu in Igbo
Ifunu in Ijo
Marias tilapia in Danish (dansk)
Marienbuntbarsch in German (Deutsch)
Mpupa in Igbo
Niger cichlid in English
Pondaworkei in Krio
spotted tilapia in English
Täplätilapia in Finnish (suomen kieli)
Tha thompo in Krio
Tigrovaya tsikhlida in Russian (русский язык)
Tilapia in English
Tilapia mariae in Catalan (Català)
Ukuobu in Ijo
点非鲫 in Mandarin Chinese
金馬倫非鯽 in Mandarin Chinese
金马伦非鲫 in Mandarin Chinese
點非鯽 in Mandarin Chinese

Order : Perciformes
Family : Cichlidae
Genus : Tilapia
Species : Tilapia mariae
Authority : Holly, 1927