Researchers are on edge at the discovery of the tilapia in the Mitchell River after post-cyclone flooding spreads the invasive pest further in Far North Queensland.

Tilapia is one of the most popular farmed fish, as it’s hardy, easy to grow compared to other fish species, breeds easily and can be cultivated in ponds or tanks if you can keep the water at ...

Blackchin tilapia, an omnivorous species native to West Africa, is highly adaptable, breeds rapidly and is capable of outcompeting native wildlife and commercially farmed species, including shrimp.