Jul 13, 2021 · 1 INTRODUCTION. Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is the third most farmed fish species worldwide, after the cyprinids (FAO, 2021).Brazil is the fourth highest Nile tilapia producer worldwide, and its production represents more than 60% of the total fish produced in Brazil (PEIXE-BR, 2021).The success of tilapia production in Brazil and other countries is largely due