Oreochromis

The butterfly peacock bass ( Cichla ocellaris ) was introduced intentionally in Florida as gamefish The Nile tilapia ( Oreochromis niloticus ) is farmed extensively as food fish in many parts of the world.

The lagoon is famous among sea anglers worldwide for its bonefish (Albula glossodonta), and has been stocked with Oreochromis tilapia to decrease overfishing of marine species.