Wami tilapia
📖 Overview
A maternal mouthbrooder ; oviparous . A large, fast-growing species heavily exploited in its native range . It was globally cultured in the past, making use of its salt tolerance and ability to produce all-male strains through hybridisation with Oreochromis niloticus and O. mossambicus .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Wami tilapia is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Wami tilapia is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; non-migratory ; depth range 1 - ? m . Tropical; 22°C - 28°C ; 5°S - 10°S native, although there may also have been some stocking from the mainland (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Wami tilapia is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Wami tilapia is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Wami tilapia has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Rufigi Tilapia · Wami tilapia |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | oliivitilapia |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Tilápia-cremada |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Tilapia wami |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oreochromis hornorum | Trewavas | 1966 | Synonym |
| Oreochromis urolepis hornorum | Trewavas | 1966 | Synonym |
| Oreochromis urolepis urolepis | - | - | Synonym |
| Sarotherodon hornorum | Trewavas | 1966 | Synonym |
| Sarotherodon urolepis | Norman | 1922 | Synonym |
| Tilapia adolfi | Steindachner | 1909 | Synonym |
| Tilapia honorum | Trewavas | 1966 | Synonym |
| Tilapia hornorum | Trewavas | 1966 | Synonym |
| Tilapia urolepis | Norman | 1922 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Wami tilapia.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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