Author: (Norman, 1922)
FBname: Wami tilapia
Comments: A maternal mouthbrooder (Ref. 118638); oviparous (Ref. 205). A large, fast-growing species heavily exploited in its native range (Ref. 118638). It was globally cultured in the past, making use of its salt tolerance and ability to produce all-male strains through hybridisation with <i>Oreochromis niloticus</i> and <i>O. mossambicus</i> (Ref. 118638).