Oreochromis niloticus
Oreochromis niloticus
(Nile Tilapia)
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Impacts

3 results for Oreochromis niloticus (Nile Tilapia)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
3244 Oreochromis niloticus Harvest Observational N/A Nile Tilapia harvest contributes to inland fisheries production in the Philippines with a value of... 33607
3256 Oreochromis niloticus Harvest Observational Field Introduction of tilapia (Nile, Blue, and Mozambique tilapia) in Lake Nicaragua was associated with... 33906
3263 Oreochromis niloticus Harvest Observational Field Tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) comprised 31-42% of the fresh fish biomass in two fish markets in... 33908

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/6/2025].

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