Specimen Information

Oreochromis niloticus
Oreochromis niloticus
(Nile Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic
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Specimen ID290821
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesniloticus
Common NameNile Tilapia
StateFL
CountyOsceola
LocalityAlligator Lake, south shoreline of northern lobe
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameKissimmee
HUC8 Number03090101
HUC10 NameBig Bend Swamp
HUC10 Number0309010109
HUC12 NameAlligator Lake
HUC12 Number030901010901
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Collection Day16
Collection Month10
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusunknown
Record TypeNAS sighting report
DisposalFL FWC Kissimmee Fisheries Office freezer
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size234 mm TL
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Oreochromis niloticus
Oreochromis niloticus
Oreochromis niloticus
Oreochromis niloticus

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

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