Specimen Information

Sarotherodon melanotheron
Sarotherodon melanotheron
(Blackchin Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1737142
GroupFishes
GenusSarotherodon
Speciesmelanotheron
Common NameBlackchin Tilapia
StateHI
CountyHonolulu
LocalityOahu, Kahuku Pond
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameOahu
HUC8 Number20060000
HUC10 NameCity of Kaneohe-Frontal Pacific Ocean
HUC10 Number2006000002
HUC12 NameMalaekahana Stream-Frontal Pacific Ocean
HUC12 Number200600000201
Map
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Collection Day22
Collection Month11
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Reference 1
Ref. Number:43383
Author:Yamasaki, L.S., T. Iwai, Jr., R.C. Klinger-Bowen, D.A. Weese, C.E. Fowler, J.L. Yacoub, and M.A. Wong
Date:2022
Title:Identification of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and its hybrids in natural environments in Hawaii
Journal:Aquaculture
Volume:550
Pages:737805
CommentsWeather: Clear, sunny; Water Clarity: Clear; Salinity (ppt): 17; Temperature (° C): 23.5
Record TypeLiterature


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/25/2024].

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