Behavioral Complexity of Oreochromis Species: A Review for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture | ||||
| Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries | ||||
| Article 116, Volume 29, Issue 3, May and June 2025, Page 2041-2055 PDF (392.06 K) | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejabf.2025.432206 | ||||
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| Author | ||||
| Nakawoombe et al. | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Climate change-mediated physicochemical conditions and environmental disturbances necessitate robust freshwater species, especially for African aquaculture. The Oreochromis genus is a commonly reared fish due to its remarkable behavioral and ecological adaptability through its unique social structures, reproductive strategies, environmental resilience, and foraging habits. These traits significantly determine the species’ capability for ecological distribution, dominance, and as aquaculture potential candidates. Despite the general characteristic traits, Oreochromis species are native to specific ecological zones, compelling an understanding of the behavior of each species. Therefore, this review synthesized research on the behavioral dynamics across most Oreochromis species, focusing on social interactions, feeding strategies, survival, and cognitive traits. The adaptive mechanisms that enhance growth, establishment, and resilience in diverse environments were also highlighted. Findings indicated that the Oreochromis species exhibit remarkable tolerance to extreme environmental conditions like high salinity, temperature fluctuations, and alkalinity stress. From the literature, the mentioned attributes contributed to the success of Oreochromis species in natural ecosystems and aquaculture conditions. Future research should explore genetic and environmental behavioral traits for unmapped Oreochromis species, accentuating the impact of climate change on behavioral adaptability for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture innovations. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Social dynamics; Parental care; Adaptation; Aquatic resilience; Cognitive traits | ||||
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