Species
The species
Four priority species, one hub per species with the same tabs, so a visitor who learns one can navigate them all.
VOLUME
Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
The backbone of national production.
Average price · [FCFA/kg]
URBAIN
Clarias (silure)
Clarias gariepinus
Rapide, rustique, adapté aux bacs en ville.
Average price · [FCFA/kg] · Content in French
LAGUNE
Mâchoiron
Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus
Le poisson de fête de la lagune Ébrié.
Average price · [FCFA/kg] · Content in French
Average price · [FCFA/kg] · Content in French
Compare species
Capital, difficulty, cycle length, price and risk — side by side.
| Criterion | Tilapia | Clarias (silure) | Mâchoiron | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting capital | Low to medium | Low | Medium to high | High |
| Technical difficulty | Low | Low | Medium to high | High |
| Cycle length | 5–7 months | 4–6 months | 8–12 months | In trials |
| Sale price | Standard | Standard to good | High | Very high |
| Risk | Low | Low | Medium (fingerlings) | High (research) |
Indicative grid, to be validated by the scientific and technical committee.