How Long Has Tilapia Fish Been Around in the USA

The Nile tilapia (O. niloticus) was one of the first fish species cultured. Illustrations from Egyptian tombs suggest that Nile tilapia were cultured more than 3,000 years ago. Tilapia have been called Saint Peter’s fish in reference to biblical passages about the fish fed to the multitudes. When did tilapia fish come out? Tilapia were…