<i>Heterotis niloticus</i> (African Bonytongue) Domestication: Potentials, Efforts, and Challenges
<i>Heterotis niloticus</i> is a fascinating freshwater fish species popularly referred to as the African bonytongue. It offers great potential for aquaculture due to its rapid growth, flesh quality, adaptability to low oxygen environments, and high market value. Domestication efforts for...
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| description | <i>Heterotis niloticus</i> is a fascinating freshwater fish species popularly referred to as the African bonytongue. It offers great potential for aquaculture due to its rapid growth, flesh quality, adaptability to low oxygen environments, and high market value. Domestication efforts for this species have been initiated to optimize its production and meet the increasing global demand for sustainable protein sources. This review explores the current state of <i>H. niloticus</i> domestication and highlights the key challenges and opportunities. Despite their promising potential, several obstacles remain, including the development of efficient hatchery techniques, optimization of feed formulations, and disease control. Overcoming these challenges is essential to promote the full potential of <i>H. niloticus</i> aquaculture and contribute to improved food security. Future research should focus on refining breeding programs, improving water quality management, and exploring innovative aquaculture systems. Policy support is key to driving investments, innovation, conservation efforts, and the sustainable development of <i>H. niloticus</i> aquaculture. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f7a57a5160a8479294ac64a4435518992025-01-24T13:32:23ZengMDPI AGFishes2410-38882024-12-01101310.3390/fishes10010003<i>Heterotis niloticus</i> (African Bonytongue) Domestication: Potentials, Efforts, and ChallengesJohnny Ogunji0Onyedikachi Evulobi1Stanley Iheanacho2Sven Wuertz3Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike, Abakaliki 482131, NigeriaDepartment of Fisheries and Aquaculture Management, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P M B 5025, Awka 420110, NigeriaDepartment of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike, Abakaliki 482131, NigeriaDepartment Fish Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Müggelseedamm 310, 12587 Berlin, Germany<i>Heterotis niloticus</i> is a fascinating freshwater fish species popularly referred to as the African bonytongue. It offers great potential for aquaculture due to its rapid growth, flesh quality, adaptability to low oxygen environments, and high market value. Domestication efforts for this species have been initiated to optimize its production and meet the increasing global demand for sustainable protein sources. This review explores the current state of <i>H. niloticus</i> domestication and highlights the key challenges and opportunities. Despite their promising potential, several obstacles remain, including the development of efficient hatchery techniques, optimization of feed formulations, and disease control. Overcoming these challenges is essential to promote the full potential of <i>H. niloticus</i> aquaculture and contribute to improved food security. Future research should focus on refining breeding programs, improving water quality management, and exploring innovative aquaculture systems. Policy support is key to driving investments, innovation, conservation efforts, and the sustainable development of <i>H. niloticus</i> aquaculture.https://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/10/1/3aquaculturesustainability<i>Heterotis niloticus</i>omnivorefish farming |
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| title | <i>Heterotis niloticus</i> (African Bonytongue) Domestication: Potentials, Efforts, and Challenges |
| title_full | <i>Heterotis niloticus</i> (African Bonytongue) Domestication: Potentials, Efforts, and Challenges |
| title_fullStr | <i>Heterotis niloticus</i> (African Bonytongue) Domestication: Potentials, Efforts, and Challenges |
| title_full_unstemmed | <i>Heterotis niloticus</i> (African Bonytongue) Domestication: Potentials, Efforts, and Challenges |
| title_short | <i>Heterotis niloticus</i> (African Bonytongue) Domestication: Potentials, Efforts, and Challenges |
| title_sort | i heterotis niloticus i african bonytongue domestication potentials efforts and challenges |
| topic | aquaculture sustainability <i>Heterotis niloticus</i> omnivore fish farming |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/10/1/3 |
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