Tilapia is the generic name with which is denominated to a group of fish
of African origin, that consists of several species, some with economic
interest, belonging to the genus Oreochromis. Species of commercial interest
are raised in professional fish farms in various parts of the world. They inhabit mostly
in tropical regions.
Its extraordinary qualities, such as accelerated growth, tolerance to
high population densities, adaptation to captivity and a wide range of food,
disease resistance, quality white meat and wide acceptance, have aroused great
commercial interest in world aquaculture. In addition, some research is being
done on the properties of the collagen present in its scales, which have low
amounts of fat.
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