In fact, tilapia originated in Africa, Central and South America, and the West Indies, and is also known as Nile tilapia or St. Peter's fish. It can be found throughout the world, and more than 2,000 species are known.
事實上，原產於非洲、中南美和西印度群島的慈鯛，在國外又稱尼羅魚或者聖比得魚，蹤跡遍布全球，種類多達兩千種以上。