NAS - Nonindigenous Aquatic Species

Specimen Information

Oreochromis mossambicus
(Mozambique tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic to United States

Specimen ID31377
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesmossambicus
Common NameMozambique tilapia
StateFL
CountyMiami-Dade
Localitycanal on 87th Ave NW 2 miles south of Old Cutler Rd. opposite Hawk Missle site
HUC8 NameEverglades
HUC8 Number3090202
Map
Collection Day26
Collection Month6
Collection Year1978
Year AccuracyActual
Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:14797
Author:Courtenay, W. R., Jr.
Date:1980
Title:Survey of introduced non-native fishes in Florida: 1978-1979. Phase II Report.
Publisher:Submitted to National Fishery Reserch Laboratory, USFWS, Gainesville, FL.
Reference 2
Ref. Number:18857
Date:2009
Title:Florida Museum of Natural History - Ichthyology Collection Database.
Publisher:Florida Museum of Natural History.
Record TypeLiterature
DisposalFlorida Museum of Natural History
Museum Cat NumberUF 91854
Fresh Marine IntroFreshwater
Number Collected4
Size183-219 mm SL
No Preserved4


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2013]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/21/2013].

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