tilapia
noun
ti·la·pia
tə-ˈlä-pē-ə 
-ˈlā-
-ˈlā-
plural tilapia also tilapias
: any of numerous chiefly African freshwater cichlid fishes (genera Oreochromis, Tilapia, and Sarotherodon) often raised for food
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Five coolers of ice tilapia were also found, officials said.
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Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
On top of that, invasive fish such as carp and tilapia compete with axolotls for food and also consume their eggs, further contributing to their decline.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Their situation has worsened further due to the introduction of non-native fish such as carp and tilapia.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Compounding the crisis, invasive species such as carp and tilapia have been introduced into the waterways.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
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Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
On top of that, invasive fish such as carp and tilapia compete with axolotls for food and also consume their eggs, further contributing to their decline.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Their situation has worsened further due to the introduction of non-native fish such as carp and tilapia.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Compounding the crisis, invasive species such as carp and tilapia have been introduced into the waterways.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Tilapia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tilapia. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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