Oreochromis aureus
Oreochromis aureus
(Blue Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID3185
Impact TypeRecreation
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn Texas there is a recreational fishery for Blue Tilapia, with fishers using cast nets, seines, and bow and arrow.
Reference6
Great Lakes RegionNo
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/5/2024].

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