Specimen Information

Oreochromis aureus
Oreochromis aureus
(Blue Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID278745
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesaureus
Common NameBlue Tilapia
StateFL
CountyMonroe
LocalityHeadwaters of Rookery Branch, Watson River, and North River
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameEverglades
HUC8 Number03090202
HUC10 Number0309020214
Map
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Collection Year2004
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:21057
Author:Rehage, J.S., and W.F. Loftus
Date:2007
Title:Seasonal fish community variation in headwater mangrove creeks in the southwestern everglades: an examination of their role as dry-down refuges.
Journal:Bulletin of Marine Science
Volume:80
Issue:3
Pages:625-645
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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