Sarotherodon melanotheron
Sarotherodon melanotheron
(Blackchin Tilapia)
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4 results for Sarotherodon melanotheron (Blackchin Tilapia)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
3233 Sarotherodon melanotheron Competition Anecdotal N/A In the Long Point Impoundment mangrove ecosystem, FL, high populations of Blackchin Tilapia might... 23943
3247 Sarotherodon melanotheron Competition Observational Field Blackchin Tilapia is considered to be a nuisance fish that competes for food and space with native... 33607
3272 Sarotherodon melanotheron Competition Observational Field In Lithia Springs, Florida, Sarotherodon melanotheron comprised ~90% of the total fish... 165
3274 Sarotherodon melanotheron Competition Observational Field Sarotherodon melanotheron has been reported to compete with the native species in freshwater... 165

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/5/2024].

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