Biotic condition and different viewpoints of farming of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Iran

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The aims of this study were the survey of biological and ecological adaptations, other experiences in the world and different viewpoints about farming of the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) with regarding to Iranian’s situation. In 2008, the Nile Tilapia was introduced to achieve localization of technology and knowledge of tilapia fish production, de-employment and the possibility of controlled development in Bafgh, Iran. The characterizations of the fish , as an invasive species, are high adaptation to changes in salinity levels and oxygen availability, use of different trophic levels, high reproductive rate that . The recent studies have confirmed the presence of tilapia species in the southwest of Iran that creates a warms. Due to the lack of successful control methods and the mentioned ecological destruction effects, it is not recommended to introduce the species to the country.

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