Tilapia (Tilapia)
Tilapia
Selection
Can be found in freshwater and brackish water areas like rivers, lakes, canals and channels (Trewavas, 1983).
Storage
Keep fish chilled in a cooler or refrigerator. Can be frozen for longer storage.
Preparation
- Wash fish well before use.
- Remove the guts with a knife.
Photo Source
U.S. Geological Survey
Tilapia
Tilapia is a freshwater fish with many species varietiesthat go by the common name tilapia. The body is compressed and deep in shape. Fins are reddish to orange in color with a long top fin (Peters, 1852; Trewavas, 1983).
Traditional Names
- Hawaiian – talapia
- Samoan – tilapia