Oreochromis aureus (Steindachner, 1864) .

Blue Tilapia; Tilapia, Tilapia Azul.

Distribution: Global: Africa and Eurasia; introduced throughout the world; Costa Rica: Tr (Pacific), 619 m. a.s.l., Sec, Pot.

Occurrence and conservation status: Exo, LC.

References: Al-Faisal & Mutlak (2014: 45; morphological data and species identification).