Specimen Information

Oreochromis niloticus × mossambicus
(Nile Tilapia × Mozambique Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic Hybrid

Specimen ID1737145
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesniloticus × mossambicus
Common NameNile Tilapia × Mozambique Tilapia
StateHI
CountyMaui
LocalityMoloka‘i, Kawela Stream
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMolokai
HUC8 Number20050000
HUC10 NameTown of Kaunakakai-Frontal Pacific Ocean
HUC10 Number2005000003
HUC12 NameKawela Gulch-Frontal Pacific Ocean
HUC12 Number200500000303
Map
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Collection Day31
Collection Month5
Collection Year2018
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: Murky; Salinity (ppt): 0; Temperature (° C): 24
Record TypeLiterature


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/28/2024].

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