Tilapia

GPTKB entity

Statements (109)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kainji_Lake
gptkb:Lake_Albert
gptkb:Lake_Victoria
gptkb:Laguna_de_Bay
gptkb:Lake_Nicaragua
gptkbp:average_temperature Tropical and subtropical waters
20-30° C
gptkbp:behavior Social fish
social fish
Aggressive during breeding
gptkbp:benefits Low in calories
rich in omega-3 fatty acids
High in protein
supports heart health
low in mercury
supports muscle growth
Source of omega-3 fatty acids
good source of vitamins
gptkbp:breeding_season Selective breeding programs
gptkbp:color varies by species
Varies by species
can change with environment
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Tilapia
gptkbp:conservation_status least concern
Not endangered
gptkbp:cooking_method Baking
Grilling
grilling
Frying
frying
baking
steaming
gptkbp:cuisine popular in many countries
Popular in American cuisine
Popular in Asian cuisine
fillet
Popular in African cuisine
gptkbp:cultivation Aquaculture
cage culture
pond culture
tank culture
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in Caribbean cuisine
Symbol of prosperity in some cultures
important in African cuisine
important in Asian cuisine
important in Latin American cuisine
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
Omnivore
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cichlidae
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Netting
Trapping
gptkbp:flavor mild
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high
High genetic variability
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Oreochromis
gptkbp:growth_rate gptkb:military_unit
Fast-growing species
gptkbp:habitat Brackish water
Freshwater
freshwater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tilapia
gptkbp:image Freezing
Canning
Filleting
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Asia
Americas
gptkbp:is_essential_for Food source
food source
gptkbp:issues Overfishing
Environmental impact
Farmed fish quality
gptkbp:market Global aquaculture market
U. S. seafood market
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Middle_East
gptkbp:nutritional_value low
high
gptkbp:predators gptkb:bird
larger fish
Larger fish
gptkbp:region gptkb:Africa
gptkb:North_America
gptkb:South_America
gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
spawning
gptkbp:research Studies on disease resistance
Studies on feed efficiency
Studies on growth performance
gptkbp:size up to 12 inches
Up to 12 inches
gptkbp:species gptkb:Blue_tilapia
gptkb:Mozambique_tilapia
gptkb:Nile_tilapia
gptkb:Oreochromis_aureus
gptkb:Oreochromis_mossambicus
gptkb:Oreochromis_niloticus
gptkb:Sarotherodon_melanotheron
gptkb:Tilapia_zilli
gptkbp:sustainability Farmed tilapia is often considered sustainable
varies by farming practices
gptkbp:used_in aquaculture
gptkbp:values high
gptkbp:water_management Pond systems
Recirculating systems
Cage systems