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Oreochromis niloticus
(Nile tilapia)

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Specimen ID	262072
Group	Fishes
Genus	Oreochromis
Species	niloticus
Common Name	Nile tilapia
State	MS
County	Jackson
Locality	Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
HUC8 Name	Mississippi Coastal
HUC8 Number	3170009
Latitude	30.362211
Longitude	-88.427582
Lat-Long Source	Map derived
Lat-Long Accuracy	Accurate
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Day	15
Month	7 (July)
Year	2009
Year Accuracy (Specimen)	Actual
Contact	[not displayed for privacy reasons]
Primary Pathway	escaped captivity aquaculture
Status	established
Comments	Observed tilapia directly in clear shallow water. Seen, were two males in distinct breeding coloration that appeared to be about 0.75 lbs each and about eight breeding age females that were significantly smaller. Numerous fry and fingerlings were also present.
Record Type	Personal communication
Fresh/Marine Introduction	Brackish

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