Specimen Information

Oreochromis aureus
Oreochromis aureus
(Blue Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID281391
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesaureus
Common NameBlue Tilapia
StateSC
CountyHorry
LocalityHorry County
Mapping AccuracyCentroid
Centroid TypeCounty
HUC8 NameLittle Pee Dee
HUC8 Number03040204
Map
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Collection Day1
Collection Month5
Collection Year2001
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusstocked
Reference 1
Ref. Number:24218
Author:Clemson University Department of Aquaculture, Fisheries and Wildlife.
Date:2006
Title:Demonstration and evaluation of tilapia in te control of filamentous algae, duckweed, and watermeal in irrigation ponds.
Publisher:Clemson University
CommentsStocked in 2 unspecified agricultural ponds in Horry County. stocked at 1:1 ratio with red-bellied tilapia.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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