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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
- Worldwide
- 8,587 observations
- Group
- Fish
About
The Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is a species of tilapia, a cichlid fish native to Africa from Egypt south to east and central Africa, and as far west as Gambia. It is also native to Israel, and numerous introduced populations exist outside its natural range (e.g., Brazil). It is also commercially known as mango fish, nilotica, or boulti. The first name leads to easy confusion with another tilapia traded commercially, the mango tilapia (Sarotherodon galilaeus).
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Recent sightings near Nairobi
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Mar 10, 2026Karen,giraffe center, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Victor OchiengView observation from Mar 10, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 25, 2018Mugumoini, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: tilapiamapView observation from Oct 25, 2018 on iNaturalist