Oreochromis urolepis hornorum (Wami Tilapia) Fishes Exotic
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Common name: Wami Tilapia
Taxonomy: available through
www.itis.gov
Native Range:
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Alaska |
Hawaii |
Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands |
Guam Saipan |
Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) Explained
Interactive maps: Point Distribution Maps
Nonindigenous Occurrences:
Table 1. States with nonindigenous occurrences, the earliest and latest observations in each state, and the tally and names of HUCs with observations†. Names and dates are hyperlinked to their relevant specimen records. The list of references for all nonindigenous occurrences of Oreochromis urolepis hornorum are found here.
Table last updated 12/2/2024
† Populations may not be currently present.
Means of Introduction: Releases in California were made for aquatic plant control and to reduce mosquito and chironomid midge populations. The introductions were made by biologists at the University of California-Riverside, and the Southeast and Orange County Mosquito Abatement districts (Courtenay et al. 1986).
Status: Established
Impact of Introduction: The impacts of this species are currently unknown, as no studies have been done to determine how it has affected ecosystems in the invaded range. The absence of data does not equate to lack of effects. It does, however, mean that research is required to evaluate effects before conclusions can be made.
Other Resources:
FishBase Summary
Revision Date: 6/29/2023
Peer Review Date: 10/25/2004
Citation Information:
U.S. Geological Survey, 2024, Oreochromis urolepis hornorum (Trewavas, 1966): U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?speciesID=470, Revision Date: 6/29/2023, Peer Review Date: 10/25/2004, Access Date: 12/2/2024
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