Specimen Information

Oreochromis aureus
Oreochromis aureus
(Blue Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID27339
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesaureus
Common NameBlue Tilapia
StateAR
CountyJefferson
LocalityArkansas River near Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Pool #2, 2 miles below dam #3
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Arkansas
HUC8 Number08020401
HUC10 NameLower Arkansas Outlet
HUC10 Number0802040104
HUC12 NameDouglas Lake-Lower Arkansas Outlet
HUC12 Number080204010402
Map
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Collection Month8
Collection Year1998
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:18857
Author:Florida Museum of Natural History
Date:2009
Title:Ichthyology Collection database.
Publisher:University of Florida
Commentsrecieved a sample of 2 from Tom; will be sent to UF
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recordstate
DisposalFlorida Museum of Natural History ichthyology collection
Museum Cat NumberUF 184761
VerifierLeo Nico & Pam Fuller
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Preserved2


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